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Every Virginia student-athlete's schedule is filled with
academic and athletic commitments. With tasks rang-
ing from class and tutoring to projects that have to
be done on their own time, from practice and weight
lifting to competition, sometimes it feels like there are
not enough hours in the day.
Fourth-year swimmer Emily Dicus notes that despite
her jam-packed schedule, now is the time to give back
to her community. In a few years, kids will look at her
more as an adult than a peer, her athletic career will
likely be over and she could have a family of her own.
"I just think it's really important to find your niche in
the community and give back any way you can," she said.
"Being a college student-athlete holds a lot of weight,
especially when you get in front of kids in the commu-
nity. They definitely look up to us and we can serve as a
role model.
"Being a college student-athlete at UVa, we're so
fortunate, and I think it's important to pay it forward.
We need to show the community that we appreciate
their support."
Dicus is involved in a number of community outreach
programs. In addition to volunteering with Athletes
Committed to Community and Education (A.C.E.) —
SERVICE
The UVa field hockey team works with Habitat for Humanity.
