Olympian College Choices | August 2012
Colleges of Olympic Athletes
By Taylor Cotter | For StudentAdvisor.com
Before they started racking up medals in London, these Olympic athletes spent some time perfecting their sports – and getting a great education – at these colleges. Do you share an alma mater with an Olympic athlete? Let us know by writing a review!
Misty May-Treanor (Beach Volleyball) - Long Beach State
- "The scholastic focus of various campus organizations makes challenging yourself as a student exciting and desirable." - Amanda R.
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Kerri Walsh-Jennings (Beach Volleyball) - Stanford University
- “It's academic and geographic location...Stanford "locates" in one place some of the world's top legal, business, educational, medical/scientific, socio-political and theo-philosophical minds in the world.” - Darrell A.
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Todd Rogers (Beach Volleyball) - University of California, Santa Barbara
- “The location is unbeatable. Many houses lie on the cliffs and many of the dorms have a clear view of the ocean or lagoon.” – Corey R.
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Phil Dalhausser (Beach Volleyball) - University of Central Florida
- “The campus and weather is fantastic, large enrollment, but the campus is set up so it's easy to get around. The opportunities are endless and everyone gets a fair shake.” – Cathy R.
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Michael Phelps, (Swimming) - University of Michigan
- “U of M is in a great location surrounded by an excellent community. There are plenty of student activities and fantastic food!” – Redbird M.
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Ryan Lochte, (Swimming) - University of Florida
- “You get a great education, you feel like you are part of The Gator Nation, and at the end of a great experience, you have a better chance of getting a great job.” – Joy B.
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Brendan Hansen (Swimming) - University of Texas at Austin
- “World class academic environment including some of the best libraries in the world surrounded by one of the most wonderful cities you'll ever visit or live in.” – Gary R.
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Natalie Coughlin (Swimming) - University of California, Berkeley
- “The academics are rigorous, the faculty is legendary, the staff is well-paid and happy, our football team always goes to a bowl game, about a million clubs, in a mid-sized town, but only 20 minutes from San Francisco.” – Michael M.
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Allison Schmitt (Swimming) - University of Georgia
- “I really love the opportunities UGA offers to their students. If you want to study abroad in (almost any) country, there is a program for that.” – Heather R.
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Dawn Harper (Track and Field) – University of California-Los Angeles
- “The best thing about this school is the opportunities it provides outside of academics. UCLA encourages involvement in extracurricular activities during your time here.” – Alesha U.
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Allyson Felix (Track and Field) – University of Southern California
- “The Trojan Network is a very strong network. USC alumni help other Trojans out.” – Kenpei Y.
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David Oliver (Track and Field) - Howard University
- “I would definitely hire students from there. I know they are getting the kind of education they need to complete any task the World and their employers may throw at them.” – Kate_O. M.
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Hunter Kemper (Triathalon) - Wake Forest University
- “The best things about Wake Forest University are that you are getting a great education from top quality professors. Also, the people at Wake Forest are extremely nice and welcoming.” – Curry K.
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Kristin Armstrong (Cycling) - University of Idaho
- “It is well worth the money, I have made so many friends, and I feel like I am honestly getting a good education.” – Jordan S.
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