Holy Cross Grad Farren Named to 22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women List
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
At Holy Cross, Farren is responsible for starting the women's club hockey team while majoring in economics.
"I was inspired to start the Women's Club Ice Hockey Team at Holy Cross in order to create a participation opportunity for women that would benefit current and future female students. This team not only allows girls with previous experience with ice hockey to play, but also allows those with no previous experience to try something that they may not have ever tried otherwise. Regardless of skill level, female students came together to work for a common goal, which is a very empowering experience that created strong friendships on and off the ice," Farren told Her Campus.
Farren on her love of hockey, "My first time playing ice hockey was the winter after I turned ten years old, the first year that a recreational team was established for girls in my area. Though I had been a figure skater since age five, I determined that I might prefer the camaraderie of a team sport, and grasped at the opportunity. I worked hard during practice and ended up scoring the first goal of our first game. Since then, I have felt a strong sense of strength and excitement from playing hockey, and feel that the discipline and time commitment required to play ice hockey has influenced my determination in all aspects of my life."
She was also asked about advice for other women with goals and dreams. On that she said, "I strongly believe that women should never back down or shy away from reaching their goals. Wayne Gretzky puts it best: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” You will never regret trying to reach your goals. Don’t let someone (including yourself) convince you that something is too challenging and out of reach. It is extremely gratifying to strive and succeed to make one’s dream a reality.
22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women
For the 2nd straight year, Her Campus has has looked all over the world to recognized its 22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women list. Her Campus went through more than 1,000 powerful nominations and conducted interviews with applicants to narrow the list down to 22.
Nominees were evaluated based on a mix of criteria including leadership experience, academic excellence, demonstrated passion for their cause, and ambitious goals for their future.
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