Nick Hurff

Why did you choose Moravian College?
Moravian College felt like the right choice when I came here on a visit my senior year of high school. I was already interested in the great academics, low class sizes, as well as playing soccer but what really sold me was the feel of the school. Moravian just seemed like the right fit for me. Players I had visited as well as classes I had sat-in on were enjoyable and the people were extremely welcoming.

 What is your major and why?
I am majoring in Environmental Science, B.S. with minors in Spanish and Military Science. I chose environmental science for it was a subject which I was curious about. Growing up, I had enjoyed spending much time in the outdoors. It just made sense to learn more about the environment which already interested me. Many of the classes in the major had intrigued me so I knew I would enjoy continuing my studies in Environmental Science

What has been your favorite course at Moravian and why?
Introductory Geology with adjunct professor Dr. Exton has by far been my favorite class yet here at Moravian. Professor Exton was a motivated teacher who was able to engage and connect with his students. Even a topic such as geology which most students would expect to be boring, he was able to turn into an enjoyable and appealing subject. I never expected to have fun at a science lab until he had us use different color play-dough to demonstrate how certain geological features came to be. This was an extremely beneficial and interesting class offered by Moravian.

What are your plans for the future once you finish your degree at Moravian?
Upon my graduation from Moravian in the spring of 2013 I will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Currently, I am cross-enrolled in the ROTC program hosted by nearby Lehigh University. As part of an Army scholarship, I am required to serve 8 years in the Army post-graduation however; my education here at Moravian is fully paid for by the government. I plan to branch Infantry, E.O.D., or Armor.

What is your most memorable moment as a Greyhound?
My most memorable moment as a Greyhound was the opening weekend for our 2010 season when we beat Centenary College 6-0 in our home opener. Seeing our team come together that weekend and net numerous goals was quite an accomplishment. It shows how hard work in the off season can truly bring success on the field.

How has being an athlete helped you as a student and in the classroom?
Being an athlete has helped me in my academics by stressing the importance of time-management. By balancing a varsity sport on top of a full course load, I was required to use my time much more efficiently than the average student. As a result, when given an abundance of course work in little time, I have an advantage over other students due to these my time-management skills.

What is the hardest part of your sport?
With 90-110 minutes of play and limited substitutions in soccer, fatigue is the hardest aspect of college soccer. In order to play your best regardless of how long you have been in, how many miles you’ve run, and how banged-up you are, you must be mentally tough. It does not matter how good you are when you are fresh, but rather the quality of play you exhibit when the game is on the line and you’re so tired and bruised that you cannot feel a thing.

What advice do you have for a prospective Moravian College student-athlete?
Take full advantage of everything that Moravian has to offer prospective students. From tours and interviews to meeting the coaches, overnight stays, and sitting in on classes, use everything you can to see the whole school. In addition to great athletic programs, Moravian College has a wide variety of benefits to offer its students.

Favorite:
Color? Green
Restaurant? Copperhead Grill
Movie? Good Will Hunting
Musical Artist? Anything Rap or Country
Athlete? Terry Tate Office Linebacker
Pro Team? FC Barcelona and Philadelphia Eagles
Hobbies? Snowboarding
Biggest Fear? Clowns and the Who people from the Grinch Stole Christmas