Hey Everyone, I wanted to get some other swimmers inputs. I am currently a freshman in college and have been swimming year round since I was nine. I lived and breathed swimming all through high school and it was my life. Never did I think that I would quit swimming after my freshman year of college. I know longer love swimming and I can't continue to keep doing it. I will be giving up my scholarship next year AND will be transferring to school closer to home. I guess what I want to know is and I making one of the worst decisions of my life. I don't want to continue to do this but what if I miss it or I am miserable. I have my conference meet in three weeks and want to go out on a bang, just like everyone does when they are giving up something they love to do. My question is how do I get through this last three weeks and enjoy it and go out on a bang and what is your guys opinion on my decision to hang up swimming. I would love any opinions or feedback.
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Hey Everyone, I wanted to get some other swimmers inputs. I am currently a freshman in college and have been swimming year round since I was nine. I lived and breathed swimming all through high school and it was my life. Never did I think that I would quit swimming after my freshman year of college. I know longer love swimming and I can't continue to keep doing it. I will be giving up my scholarship next year AND will be transferring to school closer to home. I guess what I want to know is and I making one of the worst decisions of my life. I don't want to continue to do this but what if I miss it or I am miserable. I have my conference meet in three weeks and want to go out on a bang, just like everyone does when they are giving up something they love to do. My question is how do I get through this last three weeks and enjoy it and go out on a bang and what is your guys opinion on my decision to hang up swimming. I would love any opinions or feedback.
Giving up on a scholarship? Don't do it man! I finished one year University and did well at CIAU's (Canadian University) only to quit the next season, and I have regretted that decision ever since. That's probably the main reason I'm a master now.
The point is, you're young and you may not understand this now, but you will age and you will regret throwing away an incredible opportunity. Sure, the training may be a chore right now, but it is your duty to respect the position of privilege you have, by finishing your degree. I'd give so much to have that opportunity again.
No, you simply can't make that choice, it's not an option. Without a degree doors will start to close, and you'll be on the outside of a fast moving world, wondering what you missed. Those jobs will not be available, and you will have lost that game.
You think you're tired now, wait until your body aches from not training. Your muscles begin to atrophy and you start to feel fatigue from doing nothing; you can say goodbye to everything you've ever worked for. The day you quit, is the day you begin to age.
No, hold onto your youth and vitality, continue to swim. You must understand that these feelings will pass, and what you'll earn from this dedication will be the foundation for the rest of your life!
Hey Everyone, I wanted to get some other swimmers inputs. I am currently a freshman in college and have been swimming year round since I was nine. I lived and breathed swimming all through high school and it was my life. Never did I think that I would quit swimming after my freshman year of college. I know longer love swimming and I can't continue to keep doing it. I will be giving up my scholarship next year AND will be transferring to school closer to home. I guess what I want to know is and I making one of the worst decisions of my life. I don't want to continue to do this but what if I miss it or I am miserable. I have my conference meet in three weeks and want to go out on a bang, just like everyone does when they are giving up something they love to do. My question is how do I get through this last three weeks and enjoy it and go out on a bang and what is your guys opinion on my decision to hang up swimming. I would love any opinions or feedback.
Giving up on a scholarship? Don't do it man! I finished one year University and did well at CIAU's (Canadian University) only to quit the next season, and I have regretted that decision ever since. That's probably the main reason I'm a master now.
The point is, you're young and you may not understand this now, but you will age and you will regret throwing away an incredible opportunity. Sure, the training may be a chore right now, but it is your duty to respect the position of privilege you have, by finishing your degree. I'd give so much to have that opportunity again.
No, you simply can't make that choice, it's not an option. Without a degree doors will start to close, and you'll be on the outside of a fast moving world, wondering what you missed. Those jobs will not be available, and you will have lost that game.
You think you're tired now, wait until your body aches from not training. Your muscles begin to atrophy and you start to feel fatigue from doing nothing; you can say goodbye to everything you've ever worked for. The day you quit, is the day you begin to age.
No, hold onto your youth and vitality, continue to swim. You must understand that these feelings will pass, and what you'll earn from this dedication will be the foundation for the rest of your life!
