"I was at the Canadian Erg Championships five years ago competing for my high school, and there were four girls who I knew were Michigan Rowers in a race following mine who had huge smiles on their faces. They were all so athletic looking I couldn't help but notice them. They all pulled fabulous times on the erg, I believe three of them went under seven minutes, and when they finished they turned right around with the same exuberant smiles on their faces. That attitude was astounding to me, and I knew I wanted to be part of a team like that. I visited several schools on my official visits and Michigan was the only one where I felt at home. I've since discovered the culture of Michigan is that which was exemplified to me so many years ago: enthusiastic work ethic both in the boat and in the classroom, and the thing is, it rarely feels like work. It is great to be a Michigan Wolverine." -- Julia Nelson, Class of 2010 |
