I initially came to ACU as a transfer from Fresno State in California. At first my intention was to come here just to enjoy playing football I had no idea the amazing experience I was going to have in the 2 years that I have spent here. First off the amazing people that are here. Living in California makes you miss and long for that southern hospitality that Texas is known for. Everyone here is extremely nice and genuinely care about you as a person and that was really amazing to me. The size of the classrooms was something that really helped me as well because I could be myself and show what kind of student I am everyday and not just get tagged with automatic stereotypes of being a student athlete. The teachers here gave me the opportunity and platform to be myself and speak honestly about different topics that I felt strongly about, In the department of communication and sociology talking is something that is almost guaranteed in every class, but being able to hear feedback from different people who come from all different sorts of lifestyles and upbringings made my time here extremely insightful.
I am the most grateful about the spirituality of ACU as a whole. I had never been much of a religious person, but I also never been anywhere when people actually feel comfortable about talking about God. Whether it be chapel, bible classes, regular classes, or even during football events. I believe having a community of people who are comfortable discussing their faith is something that was the most impactful on me in my time here. I have since been baptized and devoted my life to God and learning and spreading his word. After college I plan on using my sociology degree to become a coach and continue to do God’s work through student athletes who might have had the same experience as me and just need somebody that they trust enough to talk about their faith and help lead them into God’s Glory. I do not know where I will be coaching, hopefully at the college level, if not then highschool football. What started as an opportunity to play the game I love turned into a life changing experience and I am forever grateful to God and ACU for having me here. I can honestly say that I am leaving here a better person than I was when I first arrived.
