Amy Lasure - Soccer & Track Student-Athlete
“Soccer, especially, is a team sport. I can easily work on group projects for classes because I have had so much practice in working together. We get the work done so much quicker. Also, I have to organize my time very carefully and stick to my schedule to make sure I get everything done and still have time to practice.” Amy is complimentary when speaking of the coaches and sports programs, especially appreciating being able to know almost every coach. She also says that the faith of the coaches and staff is easily discernable in the way they talk and the fact that there is a prayer before every soccer game. “The coaches are all very good at what they do, and I could never pick a favorite.” Being Christian was one of the necessary qualifications of a college when Amy Lasure first began looking. Eventually, she chose to go to Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. Although she enjoyed her time at Muskingum, Amy transferred after her freshmen year. “I wanted to be closer to home, and Geneva seemed a good choice,” says Amy. Since she grew up in this area, there isn't really a comparison between the distances of Muskingum and Geneva. “The main difference between the colleges is that I know more people here,” Amy says. “One of my favorite things to do in my free time is just hanging out with friends.” Also, she sees Geneva as an excellent school, not least because of its size and friendliness. “It’s also easy to find your way around, and even if you don't know where to go, someone walking by will be able to help.” In addition, the Christian background of the school is another wonderful aspect of the school. Since she is double-majoring in Business and Applied Math, Amy has close contact with the Business and Math departments. Her two majors are easy to mesh together and complete simultaneously, leaving her plenty of time to give to athletics. She describes the professors as helpful and appreciates that they can, and do, assist the students to know what to do. In addition, most of the professors understand when students have to leave for away games and are willing to work with them. “I have enjoyed Geneva very much since I've been here. I would recommend Geneva and its athletic programs to anyone,” she declares.
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Transfer student Amy Lasure keeps busy at college by dividing her time between soccer in the autumn and track in the spring. “I enjoy soccer as a team sport, but track for the individual intensity it provides. You don't get to jump hurdles in soccer,” she says. Amy also credits the sports with giving her an opportunity to practice life skills such as teamwork, time scheduling, and leadership. 
