Yeah , I think a big thing for me is understanding validation and where it's coming from , and also where your identity truly is . Uh , for me , my identity , uh , really rests upon my faith and my trust in the Lord . And that's been something that I've really had to lean on , especially in the transfer process too .
It's been super helpful to stay connected with them . Yeah , I think a big thing for me is understanding validation and where it's coming from , and also where your identity truly is . Uh , for me , my identity , uh , really rests upon my faith and my trust in the Lord .
And that's been something that I've really had to lean on , especially in the transfer process too . That's been a crucial part of , um , Just leaning on that and staying connected with others as well , besides your identity , staying connected with your support systems , because so many things can change , there'll be ups and downs , um , and just , again , trusting in those support systems , trusting in your faith and just leaning on the things that shape you into the person you are . I think being a role model is something really exciting , uh , and also a privilege that comes with a lot of pressure as well for many athletes , because I think you really need to represent , uh , your values and your beliefs and show this to other people and how you want other people to perceive you as well .
I think being a role model is something really exciting , uh , and also a privilege that comes with a lot of pressure as well for many athletes , because I think you really need to represent , uh , your values and your beliefs and show this to other people and how you want other people to perceive you as well . Um , so I think , again , staying true to my identity is something that's crucial and how I want to be perceived and how I want to show . Uh , my love for other people , my love for the game , and just , yeah , and then being a good sport as well , I think is another privilege that comes along with the pressure of being a college athlete , uh , just being a good sport , respecting the other athletes across the net from you , and just being awesome to your teammates and just having an awesome time competing on the floor .
And so that's really like set the tone for me . Of just expectations I want to have for myself , and just how far I want to push myself . So , the Big 10 Conference is one of the hardest for volleyball , especially with all the new teams that have just come in as well , just continuing to challenge , and I love a challenge and being able to battle and overcome them .
