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By Chandler Brandes, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no how-to guide for incoming freshman on what the life of a collegiate student-athlete will be like. Here are some things I\u2019ve learned during my first month of college:<\/p>\n

1. It\u2019s okay to<\/strong> ask for help. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Without a doubt, college is an adjustment, and it\u2019s very easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. You have plenty of resources available to you. If you need them, take advantage! No one wants you to feel overwhelmed or perform or feel poorly. It\u2019s better to seek help to solve a problem than to wait until it gets worse.<\/p>\n

2. The<\/strong> Freshman 15 could be a very real thing. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are a lot of options in the dining halls, but not all of them are the most nutritious. As an athlete in a physically demanding sport, it\u2019s crucial to eat healthy and drink plenty of water. Make sure you\u2019re eating enough food, but make sure the food you consume will fuel you to keep you energized and feeling your best.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Masahiro Ihara<\/p><\/div>\n

3. It\u2019s perfectly normal to feel homesick.<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re at college a few miles from your house or thousands of miles away, everyone adjusts differently, and it\u2019s okay to miss home. Homesickness hits people at different times, and even if you\u2019re not missing home at the moment, be sensitive to those who are.<\/p>\n

4. Procrastination<\/strong> doesn\u2019t help. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Juggling practice, sleep, eating, class, and homework is a lot. If you have free time, use it to catch up or to get ahead. Excessive procrastination in school will get you behind, which will have negative impacts on your academic and athletic performance.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: CollegeDegrees360<\/p><\/div>\n

5. It\u2019s not<\/strong> high school; don\u2019t expect it to be.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your AP scores, who you sat with at lunch, and that bio test you failed sophomore year don\u2019t matter anymore. College is a whole new ball game; embrace the new opportunity and leave high school drama at home.<\/p>\n

6. Your<\/strong> actions can and will affect the team. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Any harmful choices you make outside of the pool could have a detrimental effect on the team. Always think before you act and be aware that your actions may have negative consequences.<\/p>\n

7. Sleep is<\/strong> extremely important. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Getting enough sleep at night will drastically improve how you focus and perform in the classroom and in the pool. If you have free time and don\u2019t have schoolwork to do, take a nap. Sleep is the best recovery tool available to us.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: A. Weisenfels<\/p><\/div>\n

8. You and<\/strong> your teammates are going through the same thing.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You are never alone. Your fellow freshmen teammates are just as nervous and excited as you are, and the upperclassmen have already gone through what you\u2019re experiencing. Talk to each other and help each other through the tough times. After all, you\u2019ll be a family long after the four years spent together in college.<\/p>\n

9. You\u2019re now part<\/strong> of a bigger picture. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t only represent yourself anymore. You are part of a team, a collegiate athletic program, and a university. Take pride in your team and school and represent yourself and them in a positive way.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Vermont Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

10. Let someone know<\/strong> if you\u2019re injured or in pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Freshmen swimmers have a higher rate of injury than upperclassmen. Don\u2019t risk anything; if you feel like something isn\u2019t right, speak up and talk to your coach or trainer. It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n

11.<\/strong> Expectations are higher. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

You\u2019re now being held to a much higher standard in the pool and in the classroom. However, this is nothing to be afraid of. Take this opportunity to improve yourself! Embrace the challenge and know that the outcome will be worth it.<\/p>\n

12. Stay<\/strong> organized.<\/h3>\n

With so much going on, it can be hard to stay on top of everything. Get (and use) a planner to keep track of your classes, assignments, projects, meetings, and practice times.<\/p>\n

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13. Be<\/strong> patient.<\/h3>\n

It takes time to adjust to a new place, a new team, a new course load, new living situations, and a new coach. It\u2019s okay if you don\u2019t feel like you \u201cget it\u201d right away; it takes time.<\/p>\n

14. Your<\/strong> team is your family.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t have to be best friends with everybody, but make an effort to reach out and get to now your new teammates better; you\u2019ll be spending a lot of time together. Be there for your teammates, and they\u2019ll be there for you.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

15. It\u2019s<\/strong> not supposed to be easy.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do not expect college to be a breeze; it takes a lot of effort and work. In class, focus on class, and in practice, focus on practice. Have a positive attitude and put forth your best effort. After all, things don\u2019t get easier, you just get better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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