What it’s like being a College Athlete over the summer
All students love summer, it’s a time to get away from the books, reconnect with family and friends, and not deal with the daily responsibilities of college life. For me, I am an out of state student athlete, I go to school eight hours from home, so summer is time for me to go home, be with my family and my friends and just relax. But as an athlete when I get home and see everyone the questions come pouring out, so here is the honest truth as to my answers for the most commonly asked questions.
How Did The Semester Go?
Going to school out of state, when the semester really picks up, especially spring semester when I am in season, unless your in my class or on my team, there is a large chance you won’t hear from me until the semester is over cause I am literally swamped.
How Was The Season?
As a softball player and a perfectionist I’m never satisfied with my season, so this is my usual response.
How Are Your Grades?
I survived is usually my response, or about as good as my batting average.
How’s Your Liver?
As an athlete I don’t really drink but as for my none athlete friends I know they can relate to this pretty easily.
What Are You Studying?
College is all about figuring out what you want in life, including your major, I know a lot of people who were ambitious freshman year and wanted to run the world. You learn very quickly some majors just aren’t for everyone.
What Are You Doing This Summer?
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As a student athlete I have a pretty rigorous summer workout that I have to tend to, but honestly when I’m not lifting or running, I probably holding down a couch. The semesters are hard to begin with, but playing a sport on top of that, I have a lot of missed sleeping opportunities to catch up on.
Are You Ready To Go Back Yet?
As most college students will tell you, it's great to go home for the summer and see everyone, but I love my University, I love my friends and I love my team. College may be hard sometimes but I truly love it.
