GEORGETOWN EXPERIENCE
COURTNEY
CAPUTO
Georgetown has been a life-changing experience for me. I have grown so much in the time that I have been here both as a player and as an individual. I chose Georgetown because the academic offerings along with the athletic opportunity is virtually unmatched anywhere in the country. I also fell in love with Georgetown because I wanted to be a part of the strong bond that this team has. The people who are a part of the women’s lacrosse program are not just my teammates and coaches, but already they have become my family. We work hard for one another and support one another everyday on and off the field. I have learned to put 100 percent into everything I do and that with hard work, heart and determination I have the ability to achieve whatever I put my mind to. I am grateful to be a part of such a highly competitive program and be able to be a part of a team that is willing to work hard and challenge themselves each and everyday both on the field and in the classroom. The people I have met and the bonds I have created with my teammates is something that I feel would not be attainable anywhere else.
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JODY
CUMBERPATCH The demand for academic and athletic excellence for all studentathletes became apparent within the first few weeks. The high expectations of the professors and coaches at this university constantly push each individual to reach and even exceed our own potentials. The opportunity to receive a world-class education, live in one of the most interesting cities in the world and compete for a national championship in a sport I’ve spent my entire life playing made Georgetown the obvious choice when deciding where to spend my collegiate career. Being a part of the Hoya family doesn’t stop at being a member of a nationally-recognized athletic team with 30 of my closest friends, but spans throughout the entire Georgetown community in multiple aspects of student life. I can already see that the opportunities here are endless, and a combination of hard work and perseverance is the key to success.
KELYN
FREEDMAN Sitting at my junior day visit in January 2009, we were doing a Q&A with some of the girls on the team. I already felt that Georgetown was the school for me, but when the question “why did you choose Georgetown” arose, one of the girl’s responses sold me. Among other things, the last thing she said was “I want to win a national championship.” I could sense the competitive nature and the desire to succeed among the team and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. The quality of the education and prestige of the university made my decision that much easier. As a freshman at Georgetown, I learned so much about myself and how hard work, perseverance and dedication allow you to achieve your goals. In order for a team to succeed, it has to be more than a group of talented individuals. From my team I have learned that support, belief and trust in each other are what allow us to perform at our full potential. I thank God every day for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Georgetown Lacrosse family.