I have found that my planner and calendar are the keys to succeeding in life! Time management is a must, especially when it comes to when and what I need to study for. For rifle, our practices are in the early morning, so I have my afternoon scheduled for studying after classes.

Why did you choose Georgia Southern University to further your education?
I first came to Georgia Southern without a plan for my major; I was very undecided, even though I had declared Criminal Justice as my major before I arrived. Because there are such a wide variety of majors to choose from, I felt comfortable with giving myself some extra time to decide. Georgia Southern's rifle program was also a huge bonus – Coach Worman is amazing, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Overall, this school has just provided me anything and everything I could ever hope to want in a college.

What are your career aspirations?

After I complete my bachelor's degree in Philosophy, I want to transition into law school. As of right now, I am unsure of what type of lawyer I want to become, but I know that the court room is where my passion lies. Getting a minor in finance both provides as something to assist that dream, as well as a backup plan.

When it comes to striving to do your best in the classroom, who is the biggest motivator in your life?

My parents and my sister have always been my biggest supporters. No matter what I decide to put my mind to, they are always behind me regardless of what happens. I strive to do my best in college to make my family proud.

What are your pre game/competition rituals if you have any?

One of my favorite things to do before a match is when my team huddles in a circle and we all go around saying encouraging things to each other. It's always uplifting and sets me in a good mindset for the match ahead of us. After every match, we do "team affirmations" where every team member says something they appreciate or admire about the others. My team gets me through the hard times, and I know I can rely on them in a way that I can't rely on anyone else.

Favorite pre game/competition meal?

Hydration and stamina are the key things to utilize before a rifle match. Most of the time I wake up at 5- 5:30 in the morning to prepare for the match and get to the range on time, so I have a hard time eating big breakfasts. Typically, I'll drink a lot of water the day before, and the day of I will eat a little bit every hour. Granola bars, yogurt, and apples are my go-to snacks!