Finding community …
“It’s part of the culture here for people to want to be active in the community, and that fits how I want to live my life. My dad always taught me never to get stuck in a routine or take the easy way out, so I’m always pushing myself because I want to be fully committed in whatever I’m doing.
"People are always willing to help each other here, and that’s been a huge factor for me in accomplishing my goals.”
Finding his place …
“I’ve always been interested in helping people, which is why I’m in the Pre-Med track, so I went looking for ways to make a contribution. I chose to play football here because I love the team environment. I’m not the star of the team, but I can still be there for my teammates.
"Whenever I have free time, I think, ‘How can I be more productive in that time?’ That’s how I found organizations like RUIBAL, where we tutor schoolchildren in Philadelphia, and the Athletes in Action bible study."
Embarking on a new journey …
“My dad was a Marine, so I had always been exposed to the culture of the military and thought about enlisting after graduation. I started working out with ROTC in the mornings before football practice, and I saw that these were people who worked hard and were willing to make sacrifices.
"I started fully in the program my junior year, because that was the community I wanted to be involved with. I’m looking forward to capping my Villanova experience by being commissioned as an officer later this year.”
