Student-Athletes of the Month Category
Hannon Eberts-Soccer
Sep. 3, 2019—Hannon Eberts Soccer Senior Major: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because of the outstanding academic and athletic opportunities it offers. I immediately fell in love with the beautiful campus and all of the hidden gems Nashville’s made up of. What are your career goals? Upon graduation in May, I...
Andre-Mintze-Football
Sep. 3, 2019—Andre Mintze Football Senior Major: Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because it was the best of both worlds for me. I knew I had the opportunity to compete amongst the best on and off the field, allowing me to grow on so many levels. What are...
Feleti Afemui-Football
Jul. 31, 2019—Feleti Afemui Football Junior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose it because of the education and the new experience so I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. What are your career goals? Graduate and get my degree; make it to the league....
Sara Tsai-Women’s Cross Country
Jul. 31, 2019—Sara Tsai Women’s Cross Country Senior/Graduate Student Major: Mechanical Engineering Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because I wanted to be able to pursue both my academic and athletic goals. Vanderbilt provides a unique opportunity to be part of one the best academic institutions in the country while also providing top...
Aaron Nesmith-Men’s Basketball
Jul. 9, 2019—Aaron Nesmith Men’s Basketball Sophomore Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to come to Vanderbilt because it is truly the cream of the crop, athletically and academically. The high-level basketball with the high-level academics simply can’t be beat. What are your career goals? My career goal is...
Paige Hamilton-Swimming
Jul. 9, 2019—Paige Hamilton Swimming Senior Major: Cognitive Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? It was important to me while making my college decision that I felt like I had a home at my school and with my team. From the first time I stepped on campus, I knew that Vanderbilt Athletics was dedicated to...
Myra Konte-Soccer
May. 31, 2019—Myra Konte Soccer Junior Major: Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Being surrounded by such an amazing group of people while also attending a college with a really good academic reputation was so appealing to me. It was hard to pass up this opportunity. What are your career goals? My...
Stephen Scott-Baseball
May. 31, 2019—Stephen Scott Baseball Senior Major: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I wanted to go to a school that challenged me both academically and physically and Vanderbilt was the best fit for me. What are your career goals? After baseball I hope to develop a career as a financial advisor so that I...
Abbey Carlson-Women’s Golf
Apr. 30, 2019—Abbey Carlson Women’s Golf Junior Major: Mechanical Engineering Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because of the unique ability to both compete in the SEC while still getting an education from one of the top schools in the nation! What are your career goals? After school I’m looking to find a...
Alex Ross-Men’s Tennis
Apr. 30, 2019—Alex Ross Men’s Tennis Senior Major: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because I loved the great combination of athletics and academics. Also, the guys on the team and I really connected, which made it feel like home to me. It met all my needs and I knew that I...