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Choosing the thrilling world of college volleyball
By: Deshala Wilkins
AUM Audio · AUM COMM student Deshala Wilkins interviews Giulia Santuari about her love for volleyball
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — What is the true motivation of a college athlete? In an interview, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) athlete Giulia Santuari said her love for volleyball struck her at the age of nine, but it was not always her first choice.
The 6-foot-1 senior psychology major from Italy started off playing basketball but did not like the physical contact. “I realized I didn’t like contact sports, so I tried volleyball and it stuck with me,” she said. Volleyball seemed to be a great alternative to basketball for Santuari, It is a national trend to leave...