Women's Volleyball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Sarah Langlois, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2021-22 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Sarah Langlois
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School):  River Falls, Wis. (River Falls High School)
Year in school:  Junior
Sports:  Women’s Volleyball and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field
Major:  Biomedical and Health Sciences, Mathematics


Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
I chose UW-River Falls for multiple reasons. First, it is in my hometown, so I felt very comfortable on campus. It also offers both the degrees I want to pursue. Lastly, I like the proximity to the cities because there are many opportunities for internships and careers.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I work for campus recreation in the Falcon Center, I lead Bible studies for my sports through Athletes Intervarsity, and I am an athletic mentor through the mentorship program. Academically, I am in the honors society and I am a Falcon Scholar.
 
What causes do you care about?
I am very passionate about furthering medical technology in order to treat and cure a broader range of diagnoses. I also believe strongly in creating equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their sex, race, ethnicity, or any other characteristic.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I am grateful to compete in the WIAC because it is an extremely competitive conference which pushes me to be the best athlete I can be. My favorite part of being a NCAA Division III student-athlete is the perfect balance academics and athletics.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  The Mint Oreo Concrete Mixer.
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Raspberry Cheesecake
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The Falcon Nest in the University Center
Movie?  Legally Blonde
TV Show?  The Goldbergs
Food?  My Grandma’s Dumpling Soup
Professional Sports Athlete?  Tim Tebow
Hobby?  Reading
Quote/motto?  This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
My greatest sports moment was getting second place at the Wisconsin state volleyball tournament.
 
What is the best thing that you bring to the team?
The best thing I bring to the team is positive leadership.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
There will be many times during your athletic career that you are not in the position you want, not getting the playing time you want, or not competing as well as you would like. All you can do in these moments is keep a positive attitude and give 100% effort.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
I really enjoy going out to eat with my teammates because it combines two of my favorite things, food and friends.
 
If you could trade places for a day with a person, who would it be and why?
I would trade places with Simone Biles so I could do some cool flips and tricks.
 
What is your dream job? 
My dream job is being a Biomedical Engineer.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel Europe
---Engineer something that helps others
---Own a goat

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I always eat noodles the night before a game/meet.
 
What is your biggest “pet-peeve”?
My biggest pet-peeve is when people jump spaces in board games instead of counting each space.
 
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