Fox student-athlete spotlight
Temple Field Hockey:
Isabella “Bella” Ospitale
In our latest Q&A series, we highlight the student-athlete experience at Fox.
By Ethan Duer
Isabella “Bella” Ospitale, class of 2026, a real estate major and field hockey player, tells us about her student-athlete experience at the Fox School.
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Q&A with Fox
A member of the Temple Owls field hockey team, Isabella “Bella” Ospitale shared her student athlete experience at Fox. From South Setauket, New York, Ospitale told us about her journey transferring into the Fox School, how her athletic experiences have made her more confident and the integral support she finds from the school community.
Name: Isabella “Bella” Ospitale
Sport: Field Hockey
Hometown: South Setauket, NY (Ward Melville High School)
Major: Business Administration in Real Estate
Favorite student-athlete memory: Defeating Quinnipiac last fall in overtime to clinch a spot in the Big East tournament!
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Goalkeeper Bella Ospitale on the field. (Photo courtesy of Temple Athletics)
What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete at the Fox School of Business?
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I am very grateful to represent the Fox School in athletics—I always strive to represent it in the best possible way. Being a Fox student-athlete means to aim for success and always feel confident in pushing myself to stay prepared and motivated. My experience here as a student-athlete has always been smooth, and I am grateful to be in athletics while gaining immense knowledge within the business world.
What was your decision process like when choosing to attend Fox?
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When I originally came to Temple, I was actually a criminal justice major. I realized after my first fall semester that I was more interested in the business world. Because Fox has such a high reputation across campus and it’s evident so many students thrive academically in it, I knew it was an environment I could succeed in, too. I am grateful for all the help I had to make my transition to becoming a student at Fox seamless!
How has the Fox School supported your pursuits as a student-athlete?
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The support is very strong. I’ve always felt that I am prepared and pushed to have the utmost success within the classroom. Whether the support is coming from our great academic advisors for student-athletes in the Resnick Center or caring Fox professors, we have a wonderful support team that allows us to pursue our maximum capabilities in both academics and athletics. Being a student-athlete, at times, can be strenuous, but our support system keeps us going, especially when it might be difficult.
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“This year as a junior, my academic goals are to maintain a high GPA and be named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) national academic squad for the third year in a row.”
How will your student-athlete experience benefit you beyond your time at Temple?
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My experience as a student-athlete has made me more confident in my ability to hold leadership positions and develop strong time management skills. Those things can help me shine as I prepare to enter the professional workforce after graduation!
What would you say to a prospective student-athlete who is considering coming to Temple?
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Whether a student-athlete or not, Fox sets all their students up for success. This is a great environment to be in and motivates you to become the best you can be heading into your future. I’ve quickly learned that the school makes integral efforts to ensure that we do well on and off the field—and that support is invaluable.
What academic and athletic goals do you have for this year?
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This year as a junior, my academic goals are to maintain a high GPA and be named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) national academic squad for the third year in a row. Athletically, I am so proud to be our team’s goalie, but I aspire to continue to get better and gain more confidence. I’ve really been working lately on letting any mistakes that happen go, which can be hard in the moment—my team says to work on having the mind of a goldfish!
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Student-Athletes at Fox
Each academic year, a select group of students from Temple University’s Fox School of Business represents the school in a place beyond the classroom: NCAA collegiate athletics.
Participating across a variety of Temple Athletics programs, the Fox School is proud to be the academic home for many student-athletes.