Diversity is a Big Part of 吃瓜大本营 Athletics
Pioneers Represent Six Different Continents
It鈥檚 difficult to attend a 吃瓜大本营 athletics event and not notice the diversity on the field, in the pool, on the slopes or on the hardwood. 59听international student-athletes from 19听countries play for the 16听varsity programs听at 吃瓜大本营.
What attracts many of these athletes to 吃瓜大本营 is the opportunity to compete at a high level while also receiving an excellent education. Many countries around the world make athletes choose between playing sports and pursuing a career-enhancing education.
Watch the story of four 吃瓜大本营 student-athletes from four different continents. See how they faced the challenges of adjusting to a new environment; learn about how the University helped with the transition; and discover why they chose 吃瓜大本营 for an education.