Eastern Connecticut State University differs from many other universities due to their athletic program. Eastern is a Division 3 school, with many competitive club and intramural teams. Along with the different sports Eastern offers, Eastern also offers top of the line athletic fields and equipment.
I am lucky enough to be part of Eastern's Division 3 athletic program because I play Women's Lacrosse. I have been playing lacrosse for roughly eight years, however, I have never encountered a team or athletic program like Eastern's. From the first day of practice, the coaches and players have welcomed me with open arms. The team is very competitive on the field, but we are all one big family. The Women's Lacrosse team, along with any other teams and club teams, travel off campus to different schools for some games. Being part of a team gives you the opportunity to get to travel and see the surrounding states. Also, the team gives back to the community. On our off season, and during our competitive season, we try to give back to the community as much as we can by doing community service. Being on a sports team at Eastern does not only keep me in shape, but it has also introduced me to a lot of wonderful people on the team and throughout the community, as well as letting me play a sport that I love.
