Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Cullen Wise

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight highlights Bethany College Scholar-Athletes that exemplify outstanding leadership as an athlete, student, or in other college and community activities. These Scholar-Athletes have distinguished themselves above and beyond both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Get to know this week's Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight sophomore Cullen Wise.

Sport(s): Swimming and Diving / Cross-Country   
Hometown: Glen Dale, W. Va.
High School:  John Marshall
Major(s):  Computer Science and Mathematics

Activities outside of Athletics?
Outside of athletics, I enjoy fishing, I am involved in math club, and am a brother of Phi Kappa Tau.

What is your dream job?
My dream job is to develop software for startup companies.

Tips for being successful?
My best tip for being successful is if you want to be good at something you need to be doing it as much as possible, you can't get better at something you barely do, whether it's athletics, academics, or a hobby.

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
Being a scholar athlete means handling the juggling act that is playing sports and being a full-time student and having a smile on my face while doing it.

Why Bethany?
I chose Bethany because it has a very small town feel to it where everyone knows everyone and the people here make me feel at home.

What is your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment thus far is qualifying for the state meet in swimming my senior year of high school.

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
With Covid 19 restrictions I've had to do most of my runs and workouts alone as opposed to with my teammates, I've also had to start doing more homework in my room as opposed to doing homework in common areas.

Favorite Professor on Campus?
Professor Fletcher

Favorite Class?
Number Theory

A Fun Fact about yourself:
I can solve a Rubik's cube in 20 seconds.