So actually , during my freshman year of college , um , during one of my first practices , I broke my right hand , which that's obviously my fencing hand . So that was a big setback . It was also my first year during COVID .
And I'm right-hand dominant , so that affected not only like writing ability , but also training . But I use that time as a time to refocus on my footwork , actually became able to write with my left hand , and it ended up all working out OK , but it was definitely a big setback , especially when I was excited to start fencing at a new school and undergrad , um , having that big setback , but I think it just made me realize how much I love fencing being away from it during those three months and really appreciate . Um , my ability to participate in fencing when I was back and ready to go .
So I think developing a strong routine in high school of being able to do work on the road , being able to do work on the bus , um , I also just want a type that I just can't go to bed until all my work is done . Sometimes that's not always the best for my recovery for athletics , but I think just this hard work towards school , just getting that out of the way so that I can focus on my bouts , that's always been super important to me . Influencer has been a great platform .
Um , I actually have a severely autistic sister who's not able to walk or talk . So seeing her work so hard for the things that others take for granted has made me strive and push through the tough moments during my fencing bouts . If I'm down , I always know that through my abilities , I can come back , score a touch , and then help Northwestern win the next championship .
I'm a Division One fencer at Northwestern University . Mainly just the concept of never giving up has always been a concept stressed to me from coaches starting at a young age . Um , I actually have a severely autistic sister who's not able to walk or talk .
