The whole atmosphere around campus was really wonderful and all the people I met were so kind...
Meet the Bishops: Get to know a little about Veronica Hardman of the Ohio Wesleyan field hockey team.
Name: Veronica Hardman
Class year: Freshman
Major: HHK: Exercise Science
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
How/Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
I had wanted to study overseas for a while and I received an email from Coach Semit and Coach Dougherty to play field hockey at OWU. I decided to come and visit while I was on a holiday with my mum in America last year. The whole atmosphere around campus was really wonderful and all the people I met were so kind. I felt so comfortable and that’s how I knew that I wanted to come and study at Ohio Wesleyan.
How/Why did you choose your major?
I am interested in becoming a physiotherapist, because one of the classes I took in high school was a sports science class, which I really enjoyed. The HHK program here looked really interesting and would help me to become a physiotherapist.
Why did you chose to compete in sports at Ohio Wesleyan?
I am a very active person and enjoy playing sports even if it’s just socially with friends. I find it helps me with my studying as well as my mental health, and it has helped me make so many friends here at OWU.
Is there a specific coach or teammate who has helped you get to where you are?
All of my high school teammates were incredibly supportive of me moving over to America to play field hockey. All of the coaches I’ve had since I decided that I wanted to come play field hockey here have been helping me improve my confidence and skills and making field hockey more enjoyable for me, which is incredible.
What are your plans after graduation?
I think I’ll probably move back home and go to graduate school back in Australia, but I’m not 100% sure yet.
If you had to recite one song right now, what song would it be?
Classic by MKTO
Favorite movie of all time?
Both of the Mamma Mia! movies
If you had to live a day in the life of one celebrity, who would you choose?
Emily Blunt
by Madison Bridger '21
