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 Tina Andreana is a long way from home in one respect, but right at home at Western Texas College in another.
Andreana, a freshman right-hander who also will play first base, came to Snyder from her home in Oakville, Canada across Lake Ontario from Buffalo.
“I’ve always wanted to come down to the state for softball, and WTC gave me the opportunity to do that,” she said.
Tina chose the community college route so that she could get more playing time to prepare for a career in Division I.
“WTC is a smaller school so it allows me to get more one-on-one help when I need it which helps me get better grades. At a big university, services and help like that are harder to find,” she said. “The staff here really makes you feel welcome and will help you with everything you need.”
Andreana not only had to transition from her native Canada to the U.S., she also had to adapt to a much smaller community than her hometown, which has a population of about 165,000.
“I’m from a bigger city, so it has been hard getting used to the small town life, but I like going to college in a small town atmosphere,” she said. “Without family close by, I really have to depend on my friends to get me through the homesickness.”
However, Tina said the softball team is a nice substitute.
“Being so far away from home is a challenge, but it has made me grow and mature, but the softball team is so close it is like having a family away from home.”
The softball team opens the season at 1 p.m. Friday at home, taking on Temple College in a doubleheader at United Field.
Contact:
Bobby Allen
Director of News Service
Western Texas College
325-574-7662
ballen@wtc.edu
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