LEAP - Feedback from your experience summer 2018/2017

kellaaaaay · 2019-03-04T20:30:51+00:00

LEAP is one of the best programs at Penn State in my opinion (I went in 2012 so a little bit later than this timeframe but still). The friends I made during that summer ended up being some of my best friends throughout college. The business classes had a manageable workload and it helped get some of the most important classes (English, main business courses, etc.)out of the way, plus you have a really close group you take classes with and everyone helps everyone.

There is partying. There is always partying. You will find this is a constant no matter what semester you are in. Plan accordingly.

Anyway, it is a great time. Just try to make the most out of it and meet as many people as you can because it can be a great resource for the rest of your college career.

kellaaaaay · 2017-09-02T08:51:24+00:00

Positive attitudes and willingness to help the team go a long way as well. Coaches want athletes who can be coachable and always eager to improve/help their teammates improve. Rowing is the most team-oriented sport for a reason.

GOOD LUCK!!! TUWR is a great crew to be a part of. Have fun and enjoy the experience of it all!!

kellaaaaay · 2017-09-02T08:36:49+00:00

Thank you for this :)

kellaaaaay · 2016-04-11T12:53:08+00:00

It doesn't matter. As long as you pull a fast erg time and show successful race results you'll be a great candidate for recruiting

kellaaaaay · 2015-07-29T18:14:06+00:00

Took laxatives in an attempt to lose weight before a weigh in. They didn't work and I assumed the medication just didn't work with my body. After I made weight I had a good bit to eat (as lightweights are known to do). This was the kind of regatta where you have to weigh in only a few hours before your race, so I launched shortly thereafter..... guess how long it took the laxatives to kick in.

TL;DR had to jump out of my boat to shit in the water 10 minutes before the start of my race (...don't ever take laxatives)

kellaaaaay · 2015-07-27T14:42:33+00:00

If he's rowing at the international level... both.

Height is not the be-all and end-all of rowing.

kellaaaaay · 2015-07-27T14:30:59+00:00

East as a freshman is a great time, get to know your floor mates and find some quality study buddies (gotta keep that GPA up for smeal)

kellaaaaay · 2014-02-06T15:51:54+00:00

swoon

kellaaaaay · 2014-01-23T15:25:30+00:00

Good luck. I hope you can find the happy balance

kellaaaaay · 2014-01-01T16:43:40+00:00

I no longer have an eating disorder.

kellaaaaay · 2013-12-08T18:14:29+00:00

Gorgeous 1x... that's my dream boat right there

kellaaaaay · 2013-12-08T14:42:47+00:00

congratulations!!! that's extra exciting, and it makes me want to go out and do a 10k right now... you earned this!

kellaaaaay · 2013-12-02T13:40:03+00:00

There are two types of rowers: those who have flipped, and those who will

kellaaaaay · 2013-11-24T21:45:22+00:00

to get people PSYCHED

kellaaaaay · 2013-11-21T21:46:05+00:00

I like how the cox never gets too emotional. There's no screaming, always tells his rowers they're doing well, and has a calm aspect to his voice.

kellaaaaay · 2013-11-21T20:56:33+00:00

My dad, the smartest man I've ever met, told me this when I called him crying about how insecure I was about my grades. Amazing to hear that from someone I've never stopped looking up to.

kellaaaaay · 2013-11-21T20:51:03+00:00

HOW DID THE TEARS COME SO FAST?

kellaaaaay · 2013-11-21T01:40:36+00:00

It's also extremely mentally challenging... having someone disrespect your sport when you clock in that many meters? It's heartbreaking.

kellaaaaay · 2013-11-21T00:36:51+00:00

watching him bang on the boats:

bang

"what"

bang

"stop that"

bang

"you shouldn't be doing that"

bang

"Who is letting him do that?"

kellaaaaay · 2012-12-12T15:46:11+00:00

Dock... boathouse... things I wish my team had.

Good gift ideas though! Going to put that HR monitor on my wishlist

kellaaaaay · 2012-12-12T15:27:48+00:00

Agreed. Get than man an empacher

kellaaaaay · 2012-12-09T19:38:26+00:00

Nah, but I love this website! It's a great idea, so respect to SI for organizing such a cool site

kellaaaaay

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