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Elizabeth Shu grew up thinking playing NCAA Division I tennis was the path she should aspire to follow.

“The goal was always D1, because everyone around us was like, ‘Oh my God. D1 is so good.’ But as I got older, I realized that D1 is just a lot of tennis. It’s a lot more than I could handle, physically and mentally,” Shu said. “That's when I thought D3 is probably a better way to go. I can balance my tennis and my education a lot better.”

Senior Elizabeth Shu Has Committed to Babson
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Shu first heard about Babson College from a group of parents at a tournament. One of them recommended the school to Shu because she was interested in studying business in college. The four-star senior from Sugar Land, Texas reached out to the Babson coaches and arranged a visit.

“I really liked the whole team. Everyone was super into training, but at the same time, into academics. I really liked that about them,” said Shu, who has committed to play for the Beavers. “Also, it’s in Massachusetts, which is further away from home, and I want to get out and explore around, because I've stayed in Texas my whole life.”