My four years as a Division III athlete at Kenyon taught me the discipline, work ethic, and resilience needed to succeed in a full-time job and support myself after college. They also gave me some of the strongest relationships I’ve ever built. The friendships I formed with my teammates and other athletes are ones I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Balancing the demands of a rigorous academic environment with a competitive sport challenged me every day and ultimately prepared me for life after Kenyon. Looking back, I’m incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to compete at the Division III level.