Greetings
I know from reading many posts that some of you have swam in college. I am the parent of an age group swimmer who has his sights set on a college scholarship. I was a sportsmed guy in a a Div 1 school in college and all of us worked many long hours and traveled a great deal to earn our way through. The athletes worked very hard of course and really paid in time for the funds they received in the form of books and tuition. I would rather pay for his schooling and see him study rather than swim. I do not want to steal his dreams though as a result of my cynical view of the system. Have any of you swam in college and what was your experience? Do you view it as a worthy goal or would you have done it differently? Any coaches out there with insight? All advice welcome. This is a great forum!
Many Thanks
Spudfin
My big question is ,"How many people went to US News & World Reports top 100 undergrad schools & swam?"
I did, and previously said that it was difficult to balance both. However, several people on my team managed to swim 4 years with pre-med majors, so it can be done. You have to give up a conventional social life though.
Hofffam: I know a very smart kid happily swimming at Emory and doing very well in both endeavors.
My big question is ,"How many people went to US News & World Reports top 100 undergrad schools & swam?"
I did, and previously said that it was difficult to balance both. However, several people on my team managed to swim 4 years with pre-med majors, so it can be done. You have to give up a conventional social life though.
Hofffam: I know a very smart kid happily swimming at Emory and doing very well in both endeavors.
