Student Athlete Spotlight

Damara Varney

Year: Senior
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania
High School: Allentown Central Catholic High School
Major: Nursing

 

Why did you choose to come to Moravian College?

I chose Moravian for the nursing program.

What is you major and how did you decide on it?

I am a nursing major because I've always wanted to become a labor and delivery nurse.

What has been your favorite course at Moravian and why?

British Literature because I loved the professor and I never really liked literature until this course.

What are your plans for the future once you finish your degree at Moravian?

I hope to become a Nurse Practioner or get my masters degree. 

What is your most memorable moment as a Greyhound?

Beating Muhlenberg in the fall of 2007 to end their 10-year winning streak against us.

How has being an athlete helped you as a student?

Being an athlete has helped me with time management and keeps me on a schedule.

What advice do you have for a prospective Moravian College student-athlete?

It is possible to play a sport and still do well in your classes. Just get help when you need it!