Where Are They Now: Cierra Carey (Campbell)

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State swimming & diving continues their “Where Are They Now” sequence highlighting and showcasing their alumni as we reconnect with 2020 graduate Cierra Carey (Campbell).
 
What years did you attend Indiana State?
2016-2020
 
What was your diploma(s) in at Indiana State?
BS in textiles attire or merchandising and a minor in enterprise administration
 
Where are you presently now and what are you doing (career-wise)?
I’m presently in central Texas. My husband is within the army so we transfer round steadily. Home for us is Anchorage, Alaska and we hope to be there completely soonish. I’m a stay-at-home mother to my 2.5 years previous daughter and virtually 8 months previous son.  
 
How did your time at Indiana State put together you to your present profession path?

My time at Indiana State instilled in abundance of resilience, which I lean on usually as a army partner & as a mother to 2 younger children. 
 
How did your time on the Indiana State swimming and diving group affect your time at Indiana State?
Made lifelong mates by way of the group. It was simply enjoyable doing life/ school with them.
 
What was it about Indiana State that made you need to attend the University and take part with the swimming and diving program?

It was a leap of religion. It was a brand-new program with no group but. I used to be the primary verbal dedication & had but to even go on my official go to. I trusted my intestine, and I’m glad I did. The college appeared like the suitable measurement for me & that they had this system I used to be interested by learning. 
 
What are the stuff you miss most about being with the group?

I miss the neighborhood. Built in mates, at all times somebody to do one thing with. That is one thing I feel is so particular about school athletics, you’re encompass by friends experiencing the identical factor you’re. Classes, practices, navigating being away from dwelling & by yourself for the primary time, and so on. A shared expertise. 
 
What have been a few of your favourite reminiscences with the group?
I actually liked the coaching journey to Florida my senior 12 months! And total, there may be so many small reminiscences that made a long-lasting impression on me. Inside jokes, mishaps, little moments, and so on. 
 
What recommendation would you have got for the present group member as they proceed to progress by way of school and look forward to the longer term?
Just to cherish it, typically the times are gradual, however the weeks/ months fly by. Being a D1 scholar athlete is such a novel alternative that not lots of people get to expertise. It will assist form grownup you! 
 
Have you been in a position to keep up a correspondence with former teammates, coaches – and in that case, when’s the final time you’ve got seen/spoke with them?

Yes! I have never been in a position to see anybody in particular person for just a few years, however we replace one another by way of texts & calls. Cheering for one another from afar however excited for a reunion hopefully someday quickly. 
 
What does the longer term maintain for you transferring ahead?
I do not know however I am unable to wait to see. Some mixture of mom-ing, homemaking, touring, exploring, and simply residing. 
 
Fun truth:
My son, Silas, was born on the night time ISU received convention this previous season (March 1st!). He wished to rejoice earth facet. 
 
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