Nikheil(Nik) Kumar Pillai '24 Recruiting Profile

Hello, I am Nik Pillai. I have been swimming for eight years, and I have loved every moment of the sport. My coach from summer league swimming convinced me to sign up for a  competitive swim team since he saw my potential. The community around swimming and the progress I have gained has kept me motivated to continue my commitment to the sport and to drive me to achieve my personal best . Swimming has taught me to never give up, be persistent, and be proactive. Even when I was recuperating from a shoulder injury during the short course season 2020, I seeked the proper care and rest that I needed to heal.  I am interested in a school that has a rigorous undergraduate program, so I can be prepared to pursue graduate degrees in either medicine or business.  I am not afraid to fail because I have learned that the only way to succeed is to fail first.