Senior Spotlight: Bethany Regnerus (Softball)

Title: Bethany Regnerus
Sport: Softball
Hometown: Palos Heights, Ailing.
Main: Biology (Genetics specialization)

Why did you select UChicago?
I selected UChicago as a result of it was the place I could possibly be a jock and a nerd on the identical time. In different phrases, I actually really feel like myself right here as a result of I get to play collegiate softball but in addition keep dedicated to teachers and share nerdy pursuits with my pals.

Favourite second of your UChicago athletic profession?
My favourite second was simply the whole Florida spring break journey our first yr. It was my first school video games ever, and I had a lot enjoyable on and off the sphere. It actually reassured me that I made the proper selection pursuing a school sport.

Favourite group custom/exercise?
Considered one of my favourite group traditions is our maroon and white scrimmage within the fall. It is the ultimate follow day of the autumn season, so we simply get tremendous aggressive with one another. The dad and mom additionally are available in to look at, after which we hit the Homecoming tailgate for meals!

What made you fall in love together with your sport initially?
One of many issues I like most about softball is the great vibes that include the transition from winter to spring. The primary couple practices again exterior in t-shirts and shorts with the nice and cozy air and sunshine makes you fall in love with the game yet again.

What classes have you ever realized via competing in your sport which have caught with you?
I actually love how sports activities gave me the chance to satisfy so many alternative folks and have actually shut and distinctive friendships. It taught me lots about making pals and dealing along with others, and I feel that studying to be a very good teammate interprets to so many different life expertise.

What recommendation would you give to your first-year teammates?
I’d advise them to take full benefit of every season they get to play. Our first-year class noticed numerous discipline time early on, and we weren’t afraid to rise as much as challenges as a result of we knew we have been outfitted to deal with them. We additionally realized a lot from the returning gamers and seniors, and I feel that have and that knowledge collectively made our class so robust. So, I’d advise them to not wait till their later years to be a pacesetter and face these challenges with confidence it doesn’t matter what yr you might be.

Favourite UChicago class that you simply realized essentially the most from and why?
I actually appreciated the developmental biology class I took as a result of I realized in regards to the microscopic indicators and adjustments that occur to result in processes like how an arm or tail grows, and that is at all times been mind-blowing to me.

Which UChicago college or employees member made the best affect on you and why?
There are lots of people which have had an excellent affect on my tutorial pursuits, however I might like to go in one other course and shout out John from the eating corridor for making the perfect omelettes (I had one almost every single day for breakfast whereas I used to be on the eating plan).

Favourite place on campus?
I actually appreciated the fifteenth flooring on North once I lived within the dorms since you may see the lake and downtown. The sunsets have been additionally the perfect from there!

Favourite factor to do within the metropolis?
I like getting meals downtown. There are numerous nice eating places and retailers I’ve found from journeys with my pals, and it is at all times enjoyable to attempt new locations with folks. I additionally love a very good journey to Chinatown for dim sum!

What are your post-graduation plans?
Put up commencement, I am hoping to proceed doing analysis and work in analysis and growth for a biology or biotech firm.

Outdoors of your present sport, which sport or exercise do you’re feeling such as you would excel on the most?
I’d positively play basketball if I did not play softball, however I additionally would like to be an e-sports participant.

Favourite Chicago restaurant?
Considered one of my go-to spots downtown is Damaged English Taco Pub as a result of it is proper subsequent to Millennium Park and the tacos are scrumptious.

Favourite place you’ve got visited?
My favourite place I’ve visited is Hawaii with my household. The surroundings was stunning, and we did so many enjoyable actions like mountain climbing a volcano and driving a catamaran with dolphins out within the ocean!