Varsity Blues swimmer Michael Sava is profiled in this excerpt from a U of T News story about four soon-to-be graduates from the University of Toronto.
Varsity Blues swimmer Michael Sava became a pro at balancing the demands of training in the pool and meeting academic deadlines through careful planning and clear communication with coaches and professors.
On Oct. 27, he’ll graduate with a double major in human biology and physiology and a minor in immunology as a member of Victoria College – and then immediately begin a U of T master’s program in medical physiology.
Inspired by his great-uncle and aunt, who were physicians in Romania, Sava hopes to one day attend medical school.
“I feel like medicine is a very service-oriented field and you dedicate a lot of your time and energy to help others and their lives,” he says. “And that kind of stuck with me.”
As he explores new fields such as biotechnology and medical innovation during his master’s degree, Sava will continue to compete with the Varsity Blues swim team. He credits the sport with teaching him discipline and time management.
He says he also found community – both within his team and as a proud member of Victoria College.
“It’s tough to meet people by just going to class,” he says. “With the college system, there are lots of opportunities within that to build community and create lifelong connections. It’s truly special.”
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