I am a competitive athlete who enjoys racing and building community in the team. I am excited to continue rowing in college since rowing has been so influential to me in High School. Rowing consistently pushes me to be stronger mentally and physically. The grind everyday is real. It feels tangible and something that can really put my energy into. The attention to detail always keeps me curious to learn more about how to improve and that great feeling after a race and good practice is so satisfying. The rowing community has inspired to be resilient. I have made some of my best friends on the team, grown my athleticism, learned how to achieve athletic goals, be a supportive team member, and become more confident in trusting myself because of rowing.