Interview Conducted by Athletic Communications Intern Mallory Woodland 

Royal Reflection highlights the senior student-athletes who represent what it means to be a Royal. In this edition, we feature Meredith Sulman of The University of Scranton women's swim and dive team as she reflects on the moments that defined her time as a Royal. 

Describe your Scranton experience in three words 

• Home, family, growth  

What does being a Royal athlete mean to you? 

• It means taking pride in our culture and community and representing it in everything we do.  

Do you have a go-to pre game or pre-competition ritual? 

• Pre home meet ritual is getting a Dunkin coldbrew and blueberry muffin with Katie and Aviah.  

What's the biggest lesson you've learned as a Royal athlete? 

• Cura personalis: taking care of yourself, showing up for your teammates, and recognizing the person behind the athlete- performance in the pool is just an aspect of that.  

Favorite memory? 

• Celebrating Sophia Markatos' milestone best time in the 100 back  

What's something you've learned from a teammate that has stuck with you? 

• Be where your feet are! 

What are you most proud of from your time at Scranton? 

• I am most proud of the people I get to share this sport with; it is proof how meaningful the sport can be when you get to share it with people you love.  

What's one message you'd like to leave for your teammates? 

• Be proud of the work you put in and the person you become along the way. 

Any advice for incoming student-athletes? 

• Take it day by day; it goes by fast!