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With more than 100 student clubs and orgs at ý, thereýs something for everyone to get involved in.
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The Athletic Educator
Jackie DelliSanti ý20 started her academic career as an undecided major. ýPace offered a wide variety of majors that could be possibilities for meýsome that other schools do not have,ý she explained. It was only natural that she would gravitate toward the womenýs basketball team, having played in high school.
When I came to campus, everyone was friendly and very welcoming. The coaches and other staff were very honest, [and] I felt that they truly had my best intentions at heart.
By then, DelliSanti already had a long history working with children through sports camps, which is how her plans for the future began to take shape. That and the fact that she knew she didnýt want to be stuck behind a desk. ýI wanted to be of use to people,ý she told us. ýTeaching gives me the opportunity to do this.ý Ultimately, DelliSanti chose to major in teaching students with disabilities, a cause that has always been near and dear to her heart. ýIn high school, I was part of the Special Olympics,ý she said. ýIt is the best feeling to see someone you helped be so thankful and happy.ý
It shouldnýt come as a surprise to anyone who knows DelliSanti that she ultimately chose to pursue a career in teaching, or that she will continue her education at Pace for a masterýs in special education. Teaching requires equal parts discipline and patience, two attributes that are absolutely essential for any successful student-athlete. And DelliSanti has played not just basketball, but also soccer, lacrosse, and even volleyball! ýI would not describe myself as someone who quits when things get tough. I like to rise to the challenge,ý she explained. ýHaving a good game and being recognized for my hard work is something that drove me even further.ý
Sheýs been named ýSetter of the Weeký by Pace Athletics numerous times, and she even caught the attention of the Patch local news station, which about her time at Pace and plans for the future. ýTime really does fly,ý DelliSanti said, reflecting on her incredibly successful sports career with 1,298 points, 724 rebounds, and 248 assists in 111 games. She was named team MVP in her junior year, and as a senior, she was second in assists. And she had a lot of wisdom to share.
ýGet involved and meet new people,ý DelliSanti advised the incoming first-year students in Fall 2020. ýClubs, school events, and other activities [are] available on campus help you build a network that you will need when you will eventually graduate. Professors and other personnel can be good references when you need a job, too, so talk to them. They wonýt bite!ý She added that rather than let intimidation overtake you, focus on your ambition and go for what you want. ýCollege is what you make of it.ý
DelliSanti is still deciding whether to continue her stellar sports career and take up coaching one day, but really, itýs clear that she will always take the court with her. She is passionate, motivated, and focused thanks to her immense athletic skill and the support she received from her friends and coaches. ýBeing on a team is an experience I would not trade,ý she said. ýThrough basketball, I made so many friends that I still have today.ý
Weýre excited to see what the future holds for DelliSanti, and for all her fellow Pace graduates from the Class of 2020!
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