Terrazas succeeds on and off the court

Dedicated in the classroom and graduating with a double major in Marketing and Business Administration, Thamara Pinto Terrazas is one of Texas Wesleyan’s international students that will be graduating this spring.

Terrazas is from Peru and moved to the U.S. to pursue tennis as well as getting an education. She started her college career at the University of Maryville in Missouri then transferring to Texas Wesleyan in 2020.

“The reason why I transferred to Texas Wesleyan was because I like the tennis program. Coach Angel Martinez also speaks Spanish so I can easily communicate with him. Texas Wesleyan also has a great business program.”

One aspect of the school she likes is that the school is located in the city because there is always something to do outside of school.

Terrazas has been playing tennis for 15 years and she has had a lot of fun on the court playing for TxWes. Her most memorable moment was winning the doubles Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) tournament in 2021, and also going to nationals the same year.

“One of the best parts about playing college sports is meeting new people from all over the world.”

She has loved two years at Texas Wesleyan. “My teachers have helped me a lot, since being on the tennis team we travel around a lot and sometimes it is hard to keep up with my school work, my professors have been very understanding and they go out of their way to help me catch up.”

One of the hardest parts with moving countries was the language barrier. “My first year in America I struggled with English, over time and with a lot of practice I have gotten a lot better with speaking English.”

After graduating Terrazas wants to finish her pilot training; she started her training over the summer of 2021. It has been a dream of her’s to be able to fly a plane.

“My experience at Texas Wesleyan has been great, I have enjoyed every minute of it. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way from my family and friends to my teachers and coaches. This place will always have a special place in my heart.”