Once again in 2021-22, Virginia Lottery will present "Inside the Nest", a series of profiles of UMW Athletics student-athletes and staff. This month's featured student-athlete is senior Sydney Hall of the women's swim team.

Name: Sydney Hall

Sport: Women's Swimming

Hometown: Chesapeake Virginia

Major: Biology

Favorite Class:

Anatomy with Dr. Waters

Favorite Professor:

Dr. Waters and Dr. Baker

Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:

My favorite part about being a student-athlete here at UMW is being able to build relationships with my teammates and support staff. Being fortunate enough to have access to a lot of different opportunities that would help me become a better version of myself in and out of the pool.

Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:

My favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg would be walking downtown and going to the river with my friends.

Fun fact about me:

A fun fact about me is that I tied in the 50 free freshman year at CACs with alum Grace Gartman.

Favorite UMW memory:

Meeting my best friend Hannah Zengel freshman year and living with her all four years.

What has playing at UMW meant to you:

Swimming at UMW has meant the world to me. Having the opportunity to swim for a D3 school has pushed me to be a better student and pursue dreams outside of sports like going to nursing school.

Post-graduate plans:

I am planning on going to nursing school.

I would like to thank:

My parents for helping me through school and supporting me through everything.

My friends and teammates for always being there and supporting me.

And my coaches for pushing me and keeping me on track.