Sophomore Alexandria Curtis is doing something most students wouldn’t even consider — competing in two of UC Merced’s first varsity intercollegiate sports this fall while juggling a full college course load.
Curtis, a literatures and cultures major from San Jose, started playing volleyball in the eighth grade, but she says she was cut from the team her junior year because she was too tall. Now, Curtis will be starting in the Golden Bobcats’ home opener on Sept. 22.
The student-athlete says striking a balance between class work, training and social activities has been the key to maintaining a 3.7 grade point average.
“My advice for students balancing their academics and whatever other things they have going on is academics is first,” Curtis said. “But also, not to immerse yourself just in academics, because that’s when you sort of lose yourself. You don’t just want to just be here going to school. You want to be able to become a part of the school and leave something behind.”
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