TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENT ATHLETES

Iosu Múgica - Philosophy y Letras - Soccer

"For me, sport is the perfect complement to studying, because it allows me to rest my brain while exercising the rest of my body's muscles. It is also a motivation to be able to train or play soccer after a long day at university, and the illusion in which I try to shelter myself when things get complicated and I need motivation."

Ainhoa Pinto - Journalism - Triathlon

"Combining training and programs of study gives me the routine I need to give my all in both journalism and triathlon. By studying I rest my body and training I forget about the books".

Sonia framework - Economics - Padel

"With perseverance and work you can go very far both at staff, work ... The sport financial aid you to strengthen this habit."

Sandra Lopez - FCOM - Archery

"Archery has helped me to know how to be constant. Combining it with programs of study means planning well, making an effort and learning that this applies to all areas of life".

Ambar Rodríguez - Tecnun - Gymnastics

"Sports for me is an escape from all the stress and overwhelm of college, it calms me down and gives me the strength and discipline it takes to keep going."

Carlota Rosso - Tecnun - Volleyball

"Sport involves me organizing my study time very well and making the most of every minute."

Natalia Carballo - Architecture - Swimming

"For me, sport is a way to clear my mind, it allows you to rest mentally, reset and regain strength. It also requires a commitment that influences all aspects outside of the sport itself."

Alina Gaynullina - Economics - Pistol shooting

"For me, combining sport and degree program means increasing self-control, being able to disconnect from programs of study and having a clear mind, being more productive in my day-to-day life. The two things complement each other perfectly and have a positive influence on each other".

Ignacio Fernández - Pharmacy - Soccer

"For me, the truth is that the fact of combining sport and study gives me a lot of stability, makes me manage my time more effectively, because sometimes the more time you have, the less you value it and the more it is wasted. Therefore, although sometimes it costs a lot of effort, it is certainly worth it".

Pedro Sarobe - Economics - Basketball

"The sports internship is a factor core topic for my academic performance, as this financial aid me to reduce accumulated stress."

Jorge Murgui

"To combine sport with study means to continue doing what I am passionate about, without leaving aside what will train me for the future."

Lorena Casado - Medicine - Basketball

"Doing sports and going to training educates us from a young age to be consistent and have organization, as well as learning to have priorities."

Igor Colina - Tecnun - Judo

"For me the sport, even though it "takes away" a lot of study time, financial aid helps me to organize my ideas and carry all the energy I've always had inside me.

Arantza Arrizurieta - Science - Archery

"In training and competitions, I put on internship my concentration, organization, introspection, perseverance, etc. Enhancing them in a convenient way for my programs of study".

Guillermo Pérez - Education - Handball

"For me, combining sports with academics is more than difficult, it's necessary; I can't have a normal daily routine if I don't train. There are times when it is a little more difficult when you are in exams, but you have to make time for everything".

Ekai Morrás - Pharmacy - Cycling

"Every day is a different goal in which you have to know what decisions to make and decide what to give more importance to at that moment, whether to study or to sport."

Javier Ripa - Education - Soccer

"For me, sport is everything, I financial aid mentally to escape from the programs of study. I also believe that in order to lead a good educational life, you have to do sports. It's absolutely necessary and you can always find time for everything".

Clara López - Medicine - Finswimming

"For me, training since I was little, following a routine, working hard and giving my all every day is what has made me who I am. I have learned that effort and commitment are always rewarded, win or lose."

Sofia Solntseva - Science - Swimming

"For me, being able to combine programs of study and swimming is what has taught me the most to never give up and to keep fighting for my dreams. Besides, being able to do every day what I like the most makes me perform better in the programs of study".

Nahia Magdaleno - Pharmacy - Speed skating

"Having an hour of training in the afternoons financial aid me to keep me motivated to study and have everything ready for that time, so I can make the most of my afternoons."

Ana Armendariz - Right - Sky traverse

"To excel, to get the best out of myself, in sports, in the programs of study, in my life."

Patricia Sobrón - Education - Basketball

"Compatibilizing degree program and programs of study has been, in my case, the best way to organize myself, to make an effort and to demand from myself. I have never studied without doing sports at the same time, I don't know how to do it any other way and I don't want this to change. The time I dedicate to training gives me much more than it takes away, and at degree program , being able to relax like this has been a great advantage".

Maitane Vilariño - Sciences - Soccer

"It's a very big sacrifice and very mentally and physically exhausting, but it's worth doing."

Martín Fuentes - Communication - Soccer

"For me, combining sport with programs of study is a two-way outlet that allows me to split my concentration and get more out of those two areas."

Marina Montane - Education - Ski

"In my case, sport helps me every day to clear my head when I stop studying, and to know that with good organization you can get to everything".

Mara Galán - Nursing - Handball

"For me, handball is my moment of disconnection and enjoyment, it gives me vitality to be able to return to the programs of study with strength."

Ingrid Escuer - Science - Karate

"Practicing sport at this level helped me financial aid to better organize my day-to-day life and to know how to plan a to-do list taking into account my priorities."

Ane Pilar Dávila - Nursing - Paddle Tennis

"Doing sports gives me a "plus", financial aid to know what is sacrifice, effort, capacity for suffering... and all this can be transferred to academic life. Therefore, I think that playing sports and competing financial aid me at all levels, including academically. In addition, sport makes me more organized. Sport, both during the course and during exams, financial aid me to clear my head and as a method of disconnection, increasing my concentration when I go back to study".

Miriam Irurzun - Nursing - Roller Hockey

"Sport is essential to know how to organize myself in my day to day, because when I miss it I tend to do nothing, and also to be able to get rid of the stress of studying. It is also part of me, of my nature, I have been practicing it all my life and I have always lived like that and it would be a big change not to be able to do it and I don't know how I would tolerate it and how it would influence me emotionally and therefore academically".

Aránzazu Goñi - Medicine - Volleyball

"Playing a sport has allowed me to structure my weeks and schedules, with the sport itself being a motivation to study."