Anna Gioranidi

Class of 2021, OH, 5’11" (5’11” wingspan) 

DoB: 10 FEB 2003 

U16 National Team of Greece 

Regional Championship 2017 & 2018 - 4th in U19 National Championship Beach Volleyball Thessaloniki Champion and Junior National Championship Qualifier 

As student, interested in Exercise Science & Sport Psychology. 

"Since I was a child I have always dreamt of playing volleyball abroad. Now I know for sure that I want to study and play in the USA. There are various reasons for wanting to go there. First of all, I really want to play high level volleyball which is offered in the USA, combined with the academic level which also touches the highest point there. Furthermore, I have always admired the culture and the way of life of the people there. As they say, the United States is the “land of opportunity”. The universities there are better than most universities in Greece and their quality is excellent. It is my dream to take part in one of the USA university programs because this chance is unique."

“There are many reasons for which I want to study in the US. One of them is that I have always dreamt of studying there. Also, I would like to earn a volleyball scholarship because the universities there are excellent but costly. In addition, in Greece I will not have the same chances academically and athletically. I must mention that I’m very interested in learning the culture and the life-style of the US. Even more, the vocational opportunities given are much better abroad. America will give me the academic and athletic opportunity because the level in both is very high. Last but not least, in the US I will be able to perfect my English concerning the field of my studies.”