My name is Lautaro Pereyra Bressan, though most people know me as Perey. I am a 20 years old, student-athlete from Argentina, currently studying and playing rugby at St. Thomas University.Coming to the United States on a student visa has been a life-changing experience for me, both academically and athletically, and I am determined to make the most of every opportunity to grow as a player, a student, and a person. Rugby has been a central part of my life since a young age. Growing up in Argentina, I learned early on that the sport is not just about strength and speed, but about teamwork, discipline, and respect. Rugby taught me resilience—the ability to get back up after every tackle and keep pushing forward. Over the years, I developed my skills and earned the chance to compete at higher levels, which eventually brought me to Miami to represent St. Thomas University. Playing here has challenged me to adapt to a faster, more physical style of rugby while also balancing the dema