Student-Athlete Spotlight: Larisa Lombardo
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Name: Larisa Lombardo
Campus: Fayette
Primary Sport: Volleyball
Primary Position(s): Outside Hitter
Hometown: Connellsville, PA
High School: Southmoreland
Major: Political Science
Academic Achievements: 3.7 GPA
How did your Penn State education prepare you for life after graduation? My Penn State Education has been preparing me with the work skills, extensive knowledge and interests in my field to pursue a career I want
How do you hope to be remembered by teammates and coaches? I hope my teammates and coaches remember me as someone who works hard to achieve their goals and someone who can always put a smile on anyone’s face
What is your favorite memory from playing your sport at Penn State? My favorite memory of volleyball from Penn State has been our themed practices and how we celebrated holidays as a team.
What is the best advice you ever received from a coach or teammate that you would share with other student-athletes? From a teammate “You got this!” I always remind myself that I do but it means more when a teammate reminds you that you can do it.
What are you most looking forward to post graduation? Or in your transition to University Park (or other campus) to finish your degree? I am looking forward to learning even more and being a proud student of the PSU community.
What are some of the tools or skills that you learned through all the years of playing your sport that you plan to instill once you enter the workforce? I think the most important thing volleyball has taught me growing up is how to work with a team, to make sure everyone is working together efficiently to complete the same goal.
What impact did athletics have on your experience as a college student? What is your favorite memory outside of athletics during your time as a student-athlete? Athletics as a college student kept me involved, kept me on campus and connected with other students and friends. My favorite memories as a student athlete are the nights members of the team and I spent together.
Please use this space to thank anyone you wish to acknowledge for their support during your academic and athletic career. I want to thank Penn State Fayette administration, professors, and coaches for taking me in and helping me grow as a student, and preparing me to move on.