Emily Thiel

Sport / Position: RIT Women's Soccer- Left wing
Graduation Year: 2019
Major: American Sign Language-English Interpretation
Why did you pick RIT/NTID? I chose RIT/NTID for the amazing ASLIE program, and to play soccer with a fantastic group of girls.
Clubs/ Activities: Student Interpreting Association (SIA)
Hobbies/ interests outside of school/sports activities: Reading, sleeping, hiking, doodling and camping.
What is the best part about being here as RIT/NTID student athlete? Being able to experience something great with a team whose worked just as hard as you, and to be able to call them my family. We've experienced such a range of emotions together that it's impossible for them to not be that—a family.