Anna Cleary: Division I Athlete

University:

University of Delaware

Major:

Nursing

Sport:

Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Track & Field

What made you want to play a sport in college?

“I have learned to love running throughout high school and I can’t imagine my life without it.”

What would be a successful season for you?

“A successful season for me is knowing that I worked hard and gave it my all.  As long as I am doing the absolute best I can, that’s all I can do.”

Sports in college are a lot more competitive and time consuming than in high school, how do you plan on balancing it with school work?

“I think I will be ok with balancing school work and sports because Padua has prepared me very well.  I don’t get home from practice until 5:30-6:00 every day and then I usually have a lot of homework. I hope that I will have more time in college than I did in high school.”

What are you looking forward to the most in college?

I am looking forward to meeting new people and to have more independence.  I am also looking forward to my classes because becoming a nurse is something I’m really excited about.