I Believe in Auburn

Thinking back to the past four years, there is no possible way I can accurately sum everything up.  One thing that I have reflected on quite a bit as my time as a student-athlete came to an end, however, was the Auburn Creed.  My experience as a student-athlete has engraved in me each of the personal values that the Auburn Creed represents.  A few of these values stand out to me. 

I believe in hard work, because I know that countless hours with your team in the weight room, on the field, and in the film room can earn your sport's first ever SEC Tournament Title, no matter how big of an underdog you are.  I believe in education, because I've seen the impact a great teacher can have on a struggling student both at the elementary and college level.  I believe in a spirit that is not afraid, because I have become so engulfed in this Auburn Family that I will forever have chills when I see the eagle fly around the stadium.  I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy, because I have found life-long friends that realize a simple hug can cure just about any bad day. In my four years as an Auburn student, I have not only come to know what the creed is, what it means, and what it stands for, but I have learned how to apply it to everyday life and how to truly live by the Auburn Creed. 

From day one, coaches, academic staff, professors, teammates, and classmates have helped me understand how to find my own passions and how to pursue them with an open heart.  I have had an unbelievable experience as a student-athlete at Auburn.  I don't think you will find anywhere else with so many people willing to care, serve, and invest in each individual student. There are many individuals who have had a significant impact on me as a student, an athlete, and as a person.  Each of these people has exemplified of the Auburn Creed and all that it stands for. And because these people believe in all of these things, I will always believe in Auburn and I will always love it. War Eagle!

I could not have asked for a more supportive, accepting, and talented group of girls to spend these last few years with. It has been such a fun ride growing as educators with this crew! So much love for cohort B. WE DID IT! 

Next stop............ Kampala, UGANDA!