Athletics with Eric

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Let me introduce you to Eric, a two-sport student athlete who is balancing an incredibly competitive athletic life with a rigorous academic program. On the field and in the classroom, Shawnee provides a support system where students like Eric can excel at everything they want to achieve. That’s their commitment to student success. You’re up, Eric.

– Thanks, Alex. I appreciate it. Getting a quality education was my main priority for picking a school. Shawnee State University is a great pre-med program and they offer me swim and soccer scholarships. It was a deal too good to pass up. Being a two-sport athlete as a Biomedical Science major is never easy. I have a lot of exhausting 5:00 AM mornings and my fair share of all-nighters, but the patience and understanding from people in the athletic and natural science departments makes things a whole lot easier. They help me develop my communication skills and my time management skills, which have been critical for my success. and I’ll tell you what, hearing the crowd scream after I made a save or jumping into the crowd after a last-second goal has made it all worth it, more than any of my individual awards could. The real win, though, is being able to serve my area through youth camps and showing what Shawnee’s pre-med program has to offer through Pre-Med Day. Appalachia is a historically underserved area in many aspects, so being able to serve my community means the world to me. The tight-knit community here makes every athletic event, no matter what sport it is, an exciting experience, which is something you might not expect in a small town. I know all my professors and all my classmates very well, which creates an environment for success in the classroom. Everyone wants to see everyone else win. SSU has prepared me and many others to succeed in medical school, but no matter what your major is, Shawnee will get you ready for life ahead at a price you can’t beat. I sleep pretty good at night knowing I don’t have any debt. That’s all I’ve got for you. Back to you, Alex.

– Wow, Eric, being able to pursue your passion for athletics and academics really is something special. Shawnee State includes more than 300 student athletes with many competing at the national level every year. With four national championships to their name, Shawnee Bears are tough competition. Paws up, Eric, and thanks again.