Student-Athletes of the Month
Javier Vaz-Baseball
May. 20, 2022—Javier Vaz Baseball Senior Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt for the prestigious education, baseball program, and competitive environment. What are your career goals? My goal is to become a professional baseball player. What does it take to be academically successful at Vanderbilt? To be...
Auston Kim-Women’s Golf
May. 20, 2022—Auston Kim Women’s Golf Senior Political Science Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because of its exceptional balance for student-athletes. It is a prestigious university with top tier athletics. I knew I’d get all aspects of the student-athlete experience and wanted the challenge. What are your career goals? I will turn...
Iyana Moore-Women’s Basketball
Apr. 20, 2022—Iyana Moore Women’s Basketball Freshman Undeclared Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because I wanted to be apart of a family environment. It is also in the SEC and I can get a great education. What are your career goals? I want to play in the WNBA and own my own...
Justin Harris-Football
Apr. 20, 2022—Justin Harris Football Junior Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt to challenge myself. Like a lot of people say, we’re competing against the best on the field and in the classroom and I love competition. What are your career goals? After playing in the NFL, I want to stay around...
Matthew Estopinal-Men’s Cross Country
Mar. 17, 2022—Matthew Estopinal Men’s Cross Country Graduate Student Computer Science Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt initially interested me because of the great academics. I grew up visiting family in Nashville, so I already knew I liked the city, but when I toured it for the first time, I realized I also liked the...
Anessa Lee-Women’s Tennis
Mar. 17, 2022—Anessa Lee Women’s Tennis Sophomore Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt for its excellent academics and its amazing tennis program. I instantly connected with the coaches and their desire to develop me as an athlete and as a person. What are your career goals? I want to...
Mabel Cummins-Bowling
Feb. 24, 2022—Mabel Cummins Bowling Junior Neuroscience Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because of the prestigious academics, research opportunities, and athletics program. What are your career goals? I intend to get a Masters with my extra year of eligibility (due to Covid), attend medical school, and become a forensic pathologist. What...
Quentin Millora-Brown-Men’s Basketball
Feb. 24, 2022—Quentin Millora-Brown Men’s Basketball Senior Mechanical Engineering Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I choose to attend Vanderbilt due to a good balance of high level academics and high level basketball. What are your career goals? I’m honestly not sure where I will end up. Obviously if I can play pro I will take...
Abi Brighton-Women’s Soccer
Jan. 13, 2022—Abi Brighton Women’s Soccer Sophomore Undeclared Major Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I thought it was the best opportunity to both compete at a high level along with getting a high level education in a cool city! What are your career goals? My career goal is either to get my masters at Vanderbilt...
Tate Kolwyck-Baseball
Jan. 13, 2022—Tate Kolwyck Baseball Senior Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? It has always been my dream school. I knew it was my dream school to play baseball but I also knew the development and growth that I could make as a human by attending Vanderbilt. What are your career goals?...