I didn’t realize until I got to college how great it was to play sports growing up. You are with your friends, playing something you love to play, and representing your school. I decided a while ago that I did not want to commit to playing a sport in college because I knew it would be very time-consuming, and I wanted to have time to join other clubs and try out new things. I already missed playing sports, so at the beginning of the year I decided to try out for club lacrosse.

I had heard that in college people played club sports, but I wasn’t really sure what it was besides the fact that it was kind of in between intramural and varsity level. When I tried out for club lacrosse, I had no idea that it was going to turn out to be one of my favorite things ever.

Playing a club sport provides you with the best of everything. You get to travel and see different schools (even go to Colorado!). You get to do community service with your team. You get to play the sport you love with other people who love it just as much as you. You get to play at a competitive level and still have the classic rivalries. You get to have socials with other club sports teams. But most importantly, you get to be a part of such a tight-knit group of people and make amazing friends.

When I put on my Ohio State uniform, I realize how privileged I am to represent the greatest school and do something that I love. I get to play with incredible players who have already taught me so much. I honestly just feel very lucky that I get to be a part of something so special.