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A career complete: Michael Cullen
March 23, 2020 | Wrestling
Badgers recognize wrestling seniors
MADISON, Wis. -- Spending five years as a Badger, Michael Cullen will graduate this spring with a degree in personal finance. The Cary, Illinois native started this season at 125 pounds for the Badgers, recording a major decision in his first match of the season. Cullen was versatile in his Badger career, wrestling at 125, 133, and 141. He finished his collegiate wrestling career with a record of 21-21.
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Cullen Match-by-Match
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What does being a Badger mean to you? "Being a Badger means to world to me. I take such pride in representing a university with such rich tradition in athletics, all while receiving world class education. With such a strong alumni base, Badgers are anywhere and everywhere. I've had such an incredible experience here that If I could go back and do it all over again, I would."
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What is your best memory in the UW Field House? "It is impossible to narrow down my favorite memory as a Badger. I've had so many great memories here at UW. I would say the people I've met and the relationships I've made with teammates, coaches, and other student-athletes is what has made this experience so special."
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What are your post-graduation plans? "My post-grad plans are yet to be determined. I'm in the process of locking down a job in the Chicago area. Hoping some of the connections I've made with fellow Badgers will help me find a job I can be successful at. My major is finance so if you are reading this, maybe holler at me on LinkedIn.
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What has wrestling taught you? "Wrestling has taught me so many things but I would say anything if life worth doing is worth overdoing. Persistence is key. Having the right mind set and confidence in your ability to make progress is essential to bettering yourself personally, professionally and athletically."
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Cullen Match-by-Match
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Q&A with Michael Cullen
Why did you choose Wisconsin? "I chose to be a Badger because of the great academic and athletic reputation of the university."What does being a Badger mean to you? "Being a Badger means to world to me. I take such pride in representing a university with such rich tradition in athletics, all while receiving world class education. With such a strong alumni base, Badgers are anywhere and everywhere. I've had such an incredible experience here that If I could go back and do it all over again, I would."
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What is your best memory in the UW Field House? "It is impossible to narrow down my favorite memory as a Badger. I've had so many great memories here at UW. I would say the people I've met and the relationships I've made with teammates, coaches, and other student-athletes is what has made this experience so special."
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What are your post-graduation plans? "My post-grad plans are yet to be determined. I'm in the process of locking down a job in the Chicago area. Hoping some of the connections I've made with fellow Badgers will help me find a job I can be successful at. My major is finance so if you are reading this, maybe holler at me on LinkedIn.
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What has wrestling taught you? "Wrestling has taught me so many things but I would say anything if life worth doing is worth overdoing. Persistence is key. Having the right mind set and confidence in your ability to make progress is essential to bettering yourself personally, professionally and athletically."
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