What are the biggest benefits of being a student-athlete in the United States?

What are the biggest benefits of being a student-athlete in the United States?

First and foremost, the United States is arguably the only country in the world that allows athletes to combine their academic careers and their sport. Because of the unique setup and schedule that the universities have over here, student-athletes do not have to choose between one or the other and they can continue to follow both career paths with the exact same intensity. This is not the case in most other countries, as athletes find themselves at a cross road when they finish high school, and they have to choose between university studies or continuing the sport they love. Besides this very important benefit, there are numerous other advantages that you have when you are a student-athlete in the American college system. For example, you will find some of the…
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How important is college sport in the United States?

How important is college sport in the United States?

The answer to this question is a very easy one! MASSIVE, and in capital letters! For Americans, a sports scholarship is a huge honor and something that young athletes start working towards very early. Even just receiving a walk on spot on a team very often brings athletes and their parents to tears, as you can see from many videos gone viral when these athletes are told by their coaches that they will have a spot on the team. Furthermore, the interest level to follow and watch college sports on TV is something that is unheard of in countries outside of North America. College football or basketball games regularly receive high TV ratings with an audience in the millions. And other sports have started catching up as well. Sports like…
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How do I know whether a school is the right fit for me?

How do I know whether a school is the right fit for me?

While this might seem like an easy question to answer, it is actually not that simple. The reason for that is that every athlete is different (both academically and athletically) and also might be looking for totally different things. To begin with, every athlete and his or her parents should always be realistic when considering his or her options. For example, if you are a below average student, you should not be looking at Ivy Leagues. Or if you have not at least competed at the very highest level in your country, you also probably won’t receive a massive scholarship to one of the absolute top programs for your respective sport. However, here is the good news! If you do that and look at things from a realistic perspective, there…
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