Make Mansfield Yours is a weekly feature on GoMounties.com that highlights a current Mansfield University student-athlete or alumni on why they chose Mansfield and what makes the university special to them. The feature aligns with NCAA Division II's brand of Make It Yours that allows student-athletes to shape their athletic and academic experience to be exactly what they want it to be.

Erika Moyer
Class of 2013
Sports Nutrition & Dietetics
Women's Soccer

Why did you choose Mansfield University?
I chose Mansfield University because of the small class sizes and the opportunity to play for a Division II soccer program.

What makes Mansfield University special to you?
Mansfield is special to me because it allowed me to compete in the sport that I love, while getting a great education. I've also gained lifelong friendships along the way. Mansfield is a place I go about once a year to reconnect with old friends and teammates. It's great to be able to get away from the city and know I always have a home there.

How did your experiences at Mansfield University benefit your career/personal life following graduation?
Being a student-athlete at Mansfield prepared me for my career in that it got me used to following a strict schedule. Also, being apart of a team really shows you how to collaborate with people of all backgrounds and lifestyles.

Favorite memory at Mansfield
My favorite memory at Mansfield was when we beat Lock Haven in overtime my senior season, and a rainbow came out over the soccer field.

Advice you would give to a current Mansfield student-athlete
At times the load of being a student-athlete can be overwhelming. Use your resources, professors and team to help you get through it. The friends and memories you make over those four years are priceless, cherish every minute!


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