Running Around the World

Elise Ulseth, ’24

Hometown

Kristiansund, Norway

Area of Study

Kinesiology

Favorite Spot on Campus

I love the library! You can find me there most of the time or across the street in Archives Coffee House for a cup of coffee.

Academic Highlight

My senior capstone project! The project focused on the effect of birth control on female athletes as this is an area of research that I am passionate about. 

Community Involvement

I really enjoy volunteering with Journey Home Animal Rescue. I especially love walking the dogs and wish that I had time to adopt one of them. I also help the language department on campus by tutoring students in Norwegian. 

Biggest Athletic Accomplishments

I represented Norway in the 2021 European Athletics U23 Championships. I have competed twice in the NCAA Division I Championships while representing UND. I finished in second place in the heptathlon event at the 2021 NCAA Division II Championships.

Future Goals

I am working on finishing my graduate degree in Kinesiology. After that, I might pursue a doctorate degree in this field and hope to work with the Norwegian Olympic Center. In my track & field career, my goal is to continue the adventure and enjoy every part of it as it has taken me all over the world and brought some incredible life experiences.