Women's Volleyball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Carissa Sundholm, UW-Oshkosh

Each week during the 2022-23 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:  Carissa Sundholm              
Institution:  UW-Oshkosh
Hometown and High School:  Muskego, Wis. (Wisconsin Lutheran High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Women’s Volleyball
Major:  Elementary Education


Why did you choose UW-Oshkosh?
I chose UW-Oshkosh because of the Education program, the culture of the team, and the amazing coaching staff!

What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
None.
 
What causes do you care about?
Something that means a lot to me is the importance of prioritizing mental health for student athletes.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I love the high level of competition that every team in the conference brings.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheese Curds
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Oreo Overload
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Reeve Union
Movie?  Shutter Island
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Mac and Cheese
Musical Group/Artist?  Justin Bieber
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Milwaukee Bucks
Vacation Spot?  Arizona
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Being ranked this season for the first time since 2017!
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
I love going on walks with my roommates!
 
One word that describes your team?
Resilient.
 
One word that describes you?
Easy-going.
 
What is your dream job? 
Interior Design.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel to Greece.
---Rescue a dog.
---Go shopping in Times Square.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I love to write!

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Playing Pokémon Go before every game with Kate, Claire, Robyn, Brooke, and Makenna.
 
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