Um , we have uh academic athletic advisors , we have different tutors , I think reaching out to friends , usually they're upperclassmen who have taken . Similar classes before and can offer advice on studying or professors . And so , I think all of those people are really great resources , as well as just being able to prioritize your tasks , set like a daily to do list , looking ahead , I think it's really helpful , especially when we're busy with competitions .
So , So just being able to give back , um , and bring joy to those kids , teach those kids in any way possible is really valuable to me . I would say my biggest piece of advice is just to be fearless when you reach out to brands and different companies . I think it's normal to get a lot of rejection , especially at first , and it's OK .
I would say everyone has a super valuable experience and super great things about them , and so just being able to kind of figure out how to best um present yourself . Some advice I would give students who are looking to compete at the Division One level is just making sure you're reaching out to coaches , Um , and like I said , presenting yourself in the best manner possible , being very respectful , controlling what you can control , I think is super important . Sometimes we can't always control our performance or at times at the current moment , but one thing you can't always control is your attitude , the way you communicate to coaches , the way you communicate to members of the team .
I attend Northwestern University and I'm a swimmer . Some of the best advice I've been given from my mentors and coaches is to have fun and really lean on my teammates when I'm struggling . I think the team has been an incredibly supportive part of my journey , and I definitely would not be where I am without them .
Balancing academics with swimming is definitely a struggle at times , but I have found that , like I mentioned earlier , Northwestern has so many great supports . Um , we have uh academic athletic advisors , we have different tutors , I think reaching out to friends , usually they're upperclassmen who have taken . Similar classes before and can offer advice on studying or professors .
