The "Opening Doors" story series celebrates the power of scholarships to change the lives of Elon students and the generosity of donors who make this transformation possible. Nick Ciolkowski, a junior on the Elon men's cross , writes about his journey as a student-athlete and the opportunities Elon has opened for him. As the end of the 2017 calendar year approaches, consider making a gift to the Phoenix Club. Your gift directly impacts student-athletes at Elon. Click here to make a gift online.