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Student Stories
Justin Frye
Balancing Academics and Athletics
March Madness is always a very exciting time of year, but actually participating
in the NCAA tournament was awesome. I was part of the first men’s basketball
team in UMBC history to make it to the tournament. To have the success we
did, to put UMBC on the map and represent the university on a national stage,
is something I am very proud of and will never forget. It was definitely a
once in a lifetime experience.
I chose UMBC because I felt it was the right fit for me. The location was great, the academic standards were high, and the basketball players and coaches were also part of my decision. Being a Division I athlete, I am expected to perform at a certain level both academically and athletically. To balance these two can be extremely difficult and stressful at times, but I use all available resources to help me deal with the balancing act.
Justin is a forward on the men’s basketball team at UMBC. He is majoring in financial economics.
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