In Their Own Words - Postcard from Hazem Sohby - University of Akron Athletics

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AKRON, Ohio - We continue updates from across the country and the world in what we like to call Postcards from The Zips. Up next, from men's soccer is Akron senior Hazem Sohby (Cairo, Egypt).

First off, are you and your family doing well?
Yes, we are doing well.

Where are you currently?
I'm in Cairo, Egypt.

If you went home, talk about the importance of having your family around?
It was great to come back to my family and be able to help them with whatever they need.

Can you describe what it has means to be a Zip, especially during this time?
It's great being a Zip. The family has been sticking together and we'll make it out stronger than before.

How are you feeling knowing that you'll be back on campus soon?
I'm very excited to be able to come back and start having a normal routine and to see all my friends and teammates.

What is daily life like knowing that you have been expected to stay inside?
It hasn't been as hard as it would've been if I wasn't around my family the whole time.

Discuss your feelings as the events were occurring that ultimately led to the cancellation of spring sports and you returning home?
Everything that happened was very rushed, so I was very surprised and confused at the time

What are some of the things you have been doing lately to maintain and/or build your fitness for the anticipated return of sports this fall?
I've been able to run and do workouts at home without equipment.

Favorite summertime activities?
Hanging out with friends and family just being around good company.

What are some shows or movies that you have enjoyed watching while in quarantine?
Friends

What was your favorite class you took this past year or during your time at Akron?
Intercultural Communication

Discuss your communication with your teammates around the world and back here in Ohio during this time?
We have social media to be able to check up on each other and see what everyone is doing where they are.

Is there a lesson(s) that you have learned during quarantine that will help you as we move forward towards the new normal with the return of classes and sports?
Never take any privileges you had for granted.

In Their Own Words - Postcard from Hazem Sohby

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Hazem Sobhy

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