I’ve just completed another semester at Simmons University. I’m a sophomore this year in the exercise science and physical therapy 3+3 program. This semester I’ve started to encounter more major specific courses such as exercise science and resistance training form and function. Those two classes were my favorite of this semester. We learned about different ways of training and worked on case studies throughout the course, programming for clients. I competed in another season of field hockey for Simmons University this fall. I am a captain and play forward. I’ve enjoyed being on the forward line very much and sometimes I’m still getting used to the transition from defense to forward. We are runners up in the GNAC Division 3 Field Hockey Conference for the 2024 season, it was so exciting to go to the championships and compete with such high energy and passion. I’ve found a family within my teammates, we lift each other up and it has been a privilege to play sports in college. It teaches me a lot about community, time management and balance. This past spring I started working as a middle school lacrosse coach for Winsor Prep school. I learn so much from coaching the young athletes and I am now goalie coaching Winsor Varsity Ice Hockey this winter. In the summer I started some shadowing hours at Vineyard Complementary Medicine and I will be continuing shadowing over winter break and I am working towards my certification as a Rehabilitation Assistant. I’m very excited for the next semester, the spring field hockey season and so grateful for where I am.