{"id":72006,"date":"2025-07-13T10:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T10:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keystonesports.com\/?p=72006"},"modified":"2026-02-19T15:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:08:48","slug":"candela-perez-castellanos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/zh\/candela-perez-castellanos\/","title":{"rendered":"Candela P\u00e9rez Castellanos"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"72006\" class=\"elementor elementor-72006\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d2737 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86d2737\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c459e2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c459e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1ea681 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1ea681\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Candela P\u00e9rez Castellanos<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24162ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24162ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Student-Athlete Experience: Growth and Passion in Action<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0471cda elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"0471cda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBeing a student-athlete means everything to me. It is the perfect balance in my life: studying what I love and playing my favorite sport.\nLooking at who I am now, I realize I made the right decision to come here. \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d094414 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d094414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Student-Athlete Experience is more than just a name \u2014 it\u2019s a campaign built on the voices of international student-athletes who live, train, and compete in the U.S. every single day. No one understands what it\u2019s like to be an international student-athlete better than someone living it right now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Train. Study. Compete. Grow.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through real stories from around the world, we\u2019re showing what it means to give everything to the sport you love, your education, and your future while building a new life thousands of miles from home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Because it\u2019s not just about matches or titles. It\u2019s about the drive, the sacrifice, the growth, and the community you find along the way. Being a student-athlete is demanding but powerful, unforgettable, and an experience you carry with you forever.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We asked Candela Perez Castellanos, basketball player from Spain studying at Warren Wilson College, to give a glimpse into her student-athlete experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Student-Athlete Experience: This is what living it really feels like.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f92b124 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f92b124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-Perez-being-supported-by-her-friends-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72490\" alt=\"Candela Pe\u0301rez being supported by her friends at her basketball game\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-Perez-being-supported-by-her-friends-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-Perez-being-supported-by-her-friends-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-Perez-being-supported-by-her-friends-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-Perez-being-supported-by-her-friends.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-600366e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"600366e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">College Basketball Experience <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb6d773 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb6d773\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entering her final year of college in the U.S., Candela shares her journey as a basketball student-athlete. She gives us a first-hand look at college sports, the challenges that helped her grow, and the unforgettable moments she\u2019ll always remember.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>\u201cBeing a student-athlete means everything to me. It is the perfect balance in my life: studying what I love and playing my favorite sport. I feel that I am my true self when I can do both.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>My freshman and sophomore years of basketball were tough. The first university I attended gave me a lot of experience\u00a0and lessons, which I will be forever grateful for. However, most of my time was dedicated to basketball. I liked the culture of basketball and all the work we had to put into it, but I was the only international on the team and I didn\u2019t play as much as I do now. \u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>I transferred to Warren Wilson College, and here I feel they take me more into consideration. I feel I can be more myself, playing the style of basketball I like. Now, at my new college, I enjoy my sport even more, and it is the perfect balance between academics, work, and basketball.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>Basketball here is different. The culture in the US is more focused on sport. It is more structured, and more people attend the games. We watch game film, study the opponents, have meetings\u2026 it is more professional.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>During the season, it\u2019s hard to find free time. When we\u2019re not practicing, we study or work; when we\u2019re not studying or working, we rest.\u00a0I try to find time to hang out and have time for myself. Balance is key, so I know that if I don\u2019t have fun in basketball, there is no point in playing.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>If I had to choose a favorite moment from this year, it would be a home game when our team was really close, and they fouled a teammate who had to leave the court due to an injury. I took the responsibility, and I shot the free throws. I made them. After that, still tight score in the game, I scored an important layup after a great defense as a team. I remember my teammates cheering us on. I love it when we all support each other.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>We pushed each other to be our best version. We practice together in our free time and arrive early at home games to shoot.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-922319a elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"922319a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/College-basketball-player-Candela-Perez-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72489\" alt=\"College basketball player Candela Pe\u0301rez during a game\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/College-basketball-player-Candela-Perez-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/College-basketball-player-Candela-Perez-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/College-basketball-player-Candela-Perez-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/College-basketball-player-Candela-Perez.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1464b1 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1464b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Campus Life That Feels Like Home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4657a8 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4657a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Campus life plays a big role in the student experience, and in the United States, it is given special attention. Candela explains further what makes life on campus unique, from social activities and events to the friendships and support networks students enjoy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>\u201cMy campus is the most welcoming and open place I have ever been to. I love how everyone is open-minded and close to each other. We are not a big university, and I like that. My advisors are excellent, and the professors are always willing to help. My international friends are amazing, and I love the sports environment. On this campus, I am learning things I wouldn\u2019t have learned anywhere else.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>As international students, we have many events to join both on and off campus. I appreciate how much they care about us. I also loved participating in the Big Earth Gay Day parade around campus.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>My favorite part of campus is the river. It\u2019s calming, and I can relax while enjoying the nature around me.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>Here, I am the happiest version of myself. It\u2019s not just because of the effort I\u2019ve put in, but also because of the great relationships I\u2019ve built on this campus. People are so kind here.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-590345a elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"590345a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Warren-Wilson-College-Campus-1024x951.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72488\" alt=\"Warren Wilson College Campus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Warren-Wilson-College-Campus-1024x951.webp 1024w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Warren-Wilson-College-Campus-300x279.webp 300w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Warren-Wilson-College-Campus-768x714.webp 768w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Warren-Wilson-College-Campus.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a417814 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a417814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Academic Experience as a Student-Athlete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a32e31 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a32e31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The U.S. college system can be very different from what most students are used to in their home countries. Candela shares her experience adapting academically and discovering her passion. She offers tips that can help other student-athletes make this transition smoother.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>\u201cAcademically, it has been easy to adapt. You just need to be organized and maintain good communication with peers, professors, and coaches.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>I\u2019m studying Psychology with a minor in Art. At first, I was an Art major, and due to the requirement to have a minor, I tried Psychology. I liked it so much that I decided to do a double major. When I changed schools, not all my Art credits transferred, so I ended up keeping Art as a minor.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>The support I receive from my professors and advisors is the best I could ask for. They reply as soon as they can to emails or WhatsApp messages, always have a huge smile on their faces, and check on us regularly.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>During the season, it is hard to find free time. But I try to make time to hang out with friends and also have moments for myself.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a4495f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0a4495f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Studying-with-a-view-1024x986.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72487\" alt=\"Studying Psychology with a view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Studying-with-a-view-1024x986.webp 1024w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Studying-with-a-view-300x289.webp 300w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Studying-with-a-view-768x739.webp 768w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Studying-with-a-view.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e23a59b elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e23a59b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adaptation to a New Culture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10300a2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10300a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the biggest fears for many athletes before moving to the U.S. is how well they will adapt. The culture can be unique and very different, but this challenge helps students become their best selves. Candela has developed new habits and traits that have helped her grow as a person.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>\u201cThe transition to a new country wasn\u2019t rough at all. The toughest thing, I guess, is that I am always hungry after dinner, before going to sleep. This surprised me the most about people in the US: they have lunch and dinner very early. Also, they take the car everywhere.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>A habit I picked up here is being more independent, which, thanks to living abroad, has become a bigger part of my personality. It\u2019s not specifically cultural, but the experience of living in another country builds your strengths and makes you more focused.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>While abroad, I keep texting my family and friends, sending pictures of my daily life, and calling them. Thanks to living in the US, I have realized that family is the most important thing, and also who your real friends are.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3b7e74 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3b7e74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Making Friends as a Student-Athlete<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af2671f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af2671f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making friends and feeling at home is a big part of the college experience. In this section, Candela shares how she built connections, found a supportive community, and created lasting friendships on campus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>\u201cIt was so easy to make friends because I met a girl from South Africa who introduced me to other international students. Then, I met some teammates, and I started getting to know more athletes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>At Warren Wilson, we are like a family: we hang out with the coach and their kids. She is always there for me, and it just feels great, a comfortable environment with good people.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>I\u2019ll definitely keep these friends forever. I already have friends from my previous university whom I don\u2019t see often, but we still talk a lot. Some of them came to visit me at my new school. They are more than welcome to come to Spain, and they have told me the same about their countries.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faefd63 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"faefd63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-and-her-friends-at-the-river-1024x758.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72491\" alt=\"Candela P\u00e9rez and her friends at the river\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-and-her-friends-at-the-river-1024x758.webp 1024w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-and-her-friends-at-the-river-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-and-her-friends-at-the-river-768x568.webp 768w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Candela-and-her-friends-at-the-river.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7b7b8e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7b7b8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thoughts on Her Journey<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5f190e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5f190e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Candela thinks of her years in the U.S. and how they have shaped her into the person she is today. Was playing college basketball in the U.S. the right choice for her?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em>\u201cI am so proud of who I am becoming. I am independent and strong, and I have grown so much thanks to living abroad and playing basketball. I organize trips to make the most of my college breaks, and I became the President of the Worldwide Club. My mindset has improved thanks to everything I\u2019ve experienced in basketball and in the United States. \u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>If you are willing to adapt to a new culture, face moments of loneliness, get up for 5:30 am practices, make friends that will last a lifetime, grow through your sport, and study in a different way\u2026 come to the U.S.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>Looking at who I am now, I realize I made the right decision to come here.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><em>My advice for other student-athletes is: Keep working hard. Focus on what you can do. 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