What does it really take for international student-athletes to thrive?

Dr. Sofia Hiort-Wright - a former Swedish national-team tennis player and international tennis student-athlete at VCU, and now VCU’s Deputy Director of Athletics - shares insights on cultural adaptation, mental health, and the changing landscape of college athletics in the NIL era.

In this conversation, listeners will gain insights into:
- Challenges international student-athletes face adapting to new cultures and academics
- The evolving conversation around mental health in college athletics
- Why holistic support systems matter for athlete success
- The impact of NIL, social media, and modern pressures on student-athletes 

We hope you enjoy!

Where to find Sofia:

VCU Bio: https://vcuathletics.com/staff-directory/dr-sofia-hiort-wright/163

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-hiort-wright-ph-d-302348198/

Diversity Lifetime Achievement Award Article: https://annualreport.socialwork.vcu.edu/archive/2022-report/alum-is-making-a-difference-daily/

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