Each month, the Georgia Southern Student-Athlete Services Department hands out its Student-Athlete of the Month, presented by Georgia Army National Guard, which recognizes students who are working just as hard in the classroom as they are on the field of competition. The female winner for the month of May is
Nadja Meier of the tennis team. Let's get to know Nadja!
Name: Nadja Meier
Hometown: Potsdam, Germany
Sport: Tennis
Major: Business Management and Administration
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What is the best way for you to balance your academic and athletic lifestyle?
I like to do my sport in the morning because then I have a clear mind and I am jaded in a positive way. Also I like to have a plan of what I am doing on which days. Most important for me is that both parts academic and athletics are not coming too short.Â
Why did you choose Georgia Southern University to further your education?
When I visited GS, I had the feeling that I would not go under because the university has a pleasant size. It was also important to me that the academic part as well as the sport part is taken care of, which is the case here. I also got the feeling that if I have problems, for example with the language or with organizational things, there are enough people to help me. And so far this is the case.Â
What are your career aspirations?
My aspirations are to successfully complete college both academically and athletically. That means my goal is to graduate and win the Sun Belt Conference Championship Tournament with the team. I would also like to develop personally and gain new experiences that will help me in the future.Â
When it comes to striving to do your best in the classroom, who is the biggest motivator in your life?
My parents because my dad developed my personality on the tennis court for example to be focused which also helps me academically. And my mum because when it comes to schoolwork she always requires a little bit more so that I am also well prepared for classes. Both helped me to stay disciplined as much as I can in order to finish schoolwork so I am able to do other things which are maybe more funny.Â
What are your pre game/competition rituals if you have any?
In college it is definitely to warm up with the team and to stay with them together so that we can motivate each other and tell them good luck.Â
Favorite pre game/competition meal?
Depending on the time. If we play in the morning I like to have scrambled eggs. If we are playing early in the afternoon I like to have a sandwich but it does have to be a special one.
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