Student-Athletes of the Month Category
Jason Vincze-Men’s Cross Country
Oct. 1, 2018—Jason Vincze Men’s Cross Country Senior Program: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I wanted to get out of Texas and see a little bit more of the world. It worked out that I could participate in athletics and also challenge myself academically. What are your career goals? My hope is to pursue...
Jackie Welch-Soccer
Oct. 1, 2018—Jackie Welch Soccer Senior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to come to Vanderbilt because of the mix of athletics and academics. Not to mention, Nashville is an amazing city with so much to do. The first time I visited the campus, I immediately felt a sense...
Caroline Pietrzyk-Women’s Cross Country
Sep. 1, 2018—Caroline Pietrzyk Women’s Cross Country Senior Major: Environmental Sociology and Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vandy because I love the balance it provides between academic, athletic, and personal growth. The community of people I have met at this school has been so incredible at fostering my growth...
Khari Blasingame-Football
Sep. 1, 2018—Khari Blasingame Football Graduate Student Program: Leadership & Organizational Performance Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because of the opportunity to play SEC football, get a great education, and the proximity to home. What are your career goals? I want to play in the NFL, and then after that become a...
Gabrielle Rademaker-Soccer
Aug. 6, 2018—Gabrielle Rademaker Soccer Senior Major: Child Development and Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt was my dream school and it checked off every box for me. I loved that it had the balance between academics and athletics. It’s in Nashville which is my favorite city, and I have wanted...
Josh Smith-Football
Aug. 6, 2018—Josh Smith Football Senior Major: Environmental Sociology Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt University for a couple of reasons, with the first one being the opportunity. Attending Vanderbilt University presented me as a student-athlete an elite opportunity for philanthropic work, study abroad programs, and networking. Secondly, Vanderbilt gives me...
Vikram Chari-Men’s Tennis
Jul. 2, 2018—Vikram Chari Men’s Tennis Senior Major: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt since I knew I would get a top-notch education while getting to compete in the SEC. I’ve also loved living in Nashville. What are your career goals? My career goal is to eventually work in the...
Eun Sol Chon – Swimming
Jul. 2, 2018—Eun Sol Chon Swimming Senior Major: Neuroscience Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because this was the only school in which I could pursue all of my passions and dreams. Vanderbilt University had a rightful reputation as a prestigious and challenging school, and I wanted to go where I...
Courtney Zeng-Women’s Golf
Jun. 7, 2018—Courtney Zeng Women’s Golf Senior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt has an incredible sense of balance that I did not feel on other campuses. Not only do we compete in one of the most cutthroat conferences in the country, our academic resources and challenging academic environment are...
Jaire George-Football
Jun. 7, 2018—Jaire George Football Senior Major: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt was the perfect balance between football and school. I knew I would be able to compete on a high level on the field and off. What are your career goals? I want to get into film production as a director as...