My granddaughter has several colleges interested in her. She is very excited, however, there is a naysayer in the family. Every time my granddaughter brings up the subject in his presence he makes comments like, "Swimming isn't your life," or "It is a waste of time because it won't get you a job." If she says, "What if I want to be a swim coach?" He says, "Sounds like a hobby, not a job."
My question, what doors did swimming for a college/university open for you after graduation?
It does help with job applications. By getting decent grades, and being part of the team, she would be proving her ability to manage time, be a team player and still excel in her endeavors. I didn't graduate with honors, but when I explained that I had a full course load, worked a part time job (15 hrs/wk) and was a varsity swimmer (another ump-teen hours per week), the attitude of my interviewer changed drastically for the positive.
It does help with job applications. By getting decent grades, and being part of the team, she would be proving her ability to manage time, be a team player and still excel in her endeavors. I didn't graduate with honors, but when I explained that I had a full course load, worked a part time job (15 hrs/wk) and was a varsity swimmer (another ump-teen hours per week), the attitude of my interviewer changed drastically for the positive.
