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Andy Perez: Soccer Star

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.

 

Name: Andy Perez

Age: 20

Major: Biology

Hometown: Los Altos, CA

 

HC: How did you get into soccer?

Andy: My dad played in college and went professional afterwards, so he inspired me to follow that same route. He had me start kicking a ball around when I was around a year old, and I started actually competing at age four.

 

HC: What is it like being a student athlete?

Andy: Balancing school with practice and games is definitely difficult, but it’s worth it. I think time management is a really important part of being a student athlete.

 

HC: What’s your favorite thing about playing for the UCSB Soccer team?

Andy: My favorite thing is definitely the fans in the stadium. Our school averages the most fans at soccer games in the nation, and it’s a really nice environment to play in.

 

 

HC: What has been your favorite moment in your college soccer career?

Andy: Last season, I was going to red shirt; but halfway through the season, the coach convinced me to start in a game. I wasn’t going to play that season, but leaving the bench was worth it because I scored the very first goal of the game.

 

HC: Do you plan to continue playing soccer after you graduate from college?

Andy: Yes, I hope to. I want to follow in my dad’s footsteps and go pro; it’s really difficult, but it’s my goal.

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Kristine is a 3rd year Chemistry major at UC Santa Barbara. She was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. When she's not writing, she works with her sister to create adorable baked delicacies for The Royal Icing, their at-home bakery. She's also a ballerina, lipstick enthusiast, and bunny lover. Post-graduation, she plans on going to graduate school while continuing her writing career. Catch her on instagram @CookiesForKay  
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Kirby is a recent graduate from UCSB currently living in Los Angeles. As a proud Her Campus UCSB alum, she's happy to be back on the HC team covering one of her fave shows: "The Mindy Project." On any given day you can find her with her nose in a book (let's be real - it's a Kindle). In her free time, she likes petting dogs, binge-watching TV, and eating a lot of food. Find her on Instagram: @kirbynicoleb or @GirlBossEats.