Dear Diary,
Date: 10/27/2012
The college visits on the agenda are erased. The decision to go to the University of Alabama has been decided, and remains the perfect decision for a college. Having wanted to stay in the south, yet still branch out from the grasp of Texas, Alabama falls under the criteria. The school’s academic and diving program suits the priority to excel in both while performing in the next four years of school.
I couldn’t have done it without my parents though. They really were a big help and support throughout the whole recruiting process and my whole diving career.
While touring the campus, looking at the scenery itself was gorgeous. There’s also a president’s mansion on campus that survived the Civil War, so it was cool learning about the history and traditions there. Plus, witnessing the Alabama v.s. Ole Miss game was a favorite while on the recruiting trip. Nothing really beats seeing the number one football team in the nation in action.
Diving wise, working hard and trying to keep improving at all aspects will show where the future lies. Making an impact on whatever program, whether academically or in diving, remains a priority. The perfect place to do so would be Alabama, and they have an awesome coaching staff to get there.
Looking back, the trip to Colorado State was beautiful, but just didn’t give the feel that it was the right place or diving program, not to say that it wasn’t a great school with great people, it just wasn’t meant to be. As stated earlier, canceling the trip to Georgia tech worked out because of committing to Alabama.
I really just can’t wait to get out there.
Sincerely,
Sarah Musselman
P.S.- I signed with the University of Alabama on November fourth.
