Throughout the spring semester we are celebrating our senior student-athletes with a Senior Salute series. Today's featured senior is swimming and diving's Boston Sullivan. Sullivan is a statistical and data sciences major.
Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I chose to attend Wooster because I wanted to swim in college and get a well-rounded education that would show me to think critically. I loved the culture and the people on the team and Coach Rob Harrington seemed like a caring coach who really believes in the team and academics.
Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: I think that being a Fighting Scot means coming together as a team to build a sense of community. A Fighting Scot supports, pushes, and motivates everyone around them and celebrates victories. A Fighting Scot brings a passion to practice, academics, and within the team.
Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: My favorite memory at Wooster is the 2023 North Coast Athletic Conference Championships. The energy on the pool deck was electric. Our team was cheering so loud that we could barely talk the next day.
Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: My favorite part about being a student-athlete at Wooster is the support and friendships I have made on the team and beyond. I find the community to be caring, supportive, and vibrant.
Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I am a trustee of the Jenny Investment Club, which manages a small portfolio of the College's endowment. I am a member of the South Asia Committee and served as a class of 2026 representative, treasurer, and secretary of Scot Council. Beyond clubs, I am a resident assistant and teaching assistant.
Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Amyaz Moledina made the greatest impact on me. He challenged me to think critically about course work and really pushed me to apply what I learned to what is happening in the world and value my learning experience.
Q: What other people or resources impacted your Wooster experience in a positive way and how did these people and resources set you up to be successful at Wooster?
A: Josie McAninch, Julia Zimmer, and Rob Harrington all facilitated my growth at Wooster. These people took genuine interest in my education and presented me with opportunities to grow, held my hand through failure, and supported me with every opportunity they could.
Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: My I.S. focuses on the generational housing affordability in the Ohio housing market. The goal of the project is to think critically on where housing was in the past, where it is today, and how generational wealth disparity is affecting the American dream.
Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: One experience I have really enjoyed at Wooster is winter training trip. These trips were filled with good memories and were a great part of my college experience.
Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: One piece of advice that I would give my first-year self is to try new things and take risks. Wooster has so many opportunities that can teach you about yourself and what you love.
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