Hello, I am Sydney Lang. I was born in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, and grew up in Massachusetts and in California. My family is pretty cool, my parents, Bobbi and Jim, are pretty chill, and so is my older brother Mitch. Within our small town of Paxton, we often see my aunt, Bev, and Uncle Billy, and their daughter Catherine. Living in such a small town I grew very close with many of the individuals that I would call my ‘best friends’ today. In high school, I was very involved with athletics, Track and Field and Cross Country, in the Arts, National Art Honors Society, community service, Glamor Gals, National Honors Society, and Leo’s Club, etc. So, it’s safe to say that I like to be a busy person. Now as a freshman at the University of New England, I have already participated in the UNE Day of Service, Outing Club hikes, volunteered at the Girls and Boys Club of Portland, and am President of the Surf Club. With all of these groups and clubs balancing with academics, I make sure to find time to hang out with friends, socialize, and have fun.  In addition to maintaining a healthy level of sociability, being a full time student plays a significant roll in this balance. As I am currently enrolled as a student at the University of New England majoring in Applied Exercise Science I have many interesting courses to take that will prepare me for my future as a medical professional. I am excited to see all the opportunities that UNE will provide.