Being a college athlete is a rewarding experience. You get to be part of a team and play your favorite sport everyday. Although there are many different sports, there are a few things most athletes have in common.
1. Half of your clothing is team gear.
There is nothing like showing off what team you're on. Everyone gets super excited, season after season, to rock the shirts, jackets, shorts, sweatpants etc. your team ordered.
2. You spend half your time at practice and games/meets.
All your non athlete friends are always asking how you have time for everything. Somehow you handle school, social life, and your sport. Although time is tight, you couldn’t picture your life without being an athlete.
3. Your teammates become family.
After spending so much time together, your teammates aren’t just your closest friends, they become your family. You might have some fights here and there, but at the end of the day they are the only ones you want to experience all the excitement of winning and disappointment of losing with.
4. Team dinners are a thing.
Whether it’s after practice or before a big game, you will be most likely be seen eating dinner with your team.
5. You have some serious calluses from lift.
After lifting twice or more a week for the whole year, you definitely have some calluses on your hands.
6. Your team and every other team on campus shares the same rival school.
Sometimes you tend to bond with other teams over how much you can’t stand the competition.
7. You are super proud to be an athlete.
When someone asks you what you are doing in college, you tell them your major and always mention that you're a college athlete.
