Today we welcome Freshman Wesley Starling from Hampton, Virginia. Wesley is a class of 2022 Midfielder here at Shenandoah University

What is your major?

I am a business major. I want to start my own business when I am older, I would really like to own my own restaurant.

What is your favorite class?

My favorite class here is College Algebra.

Who is your favorite professor?

My favorite professor is Professor Anderson, by far.

Why did you choose to come to Shenandoah?

I came to Shenandoah because I wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a collegiate athlete. I emailed the coach and asked him if I could try out for the team and I ended up making it.

What has playing soccer at Shenandoah meant to you?

It means a lot because I have worked very hard to get here and there were many times where i thought I would never make a college roster.

What is like being a Walk-on for the soccer team?

It has been very challenging at times, but there were three walk-ons who tried out for the team and I was the only one to make it on the squad. This really boosted my confidence because it made me realize I have what it takes to make it on a college roster. Being a walk-on, I feel like i have a target on my back and it just makes me work harder.

What are your future plans here at Shenandoah?

In the classroom, I am going to continue to take many business classes as I can and learn as much as I can. On the field, I want to win an ODAC championship and make it to the NCAA tournament.

What is your favorite thing to do when your not playing soccer?

I like to hang out with my friends and cook. I like to cook because it is really fun and it is really satisfying when someone tells me my food tastes good.

What is one interesting fact about you?

My nickname is Peanut.