How to Juggle a Premed Focus and College Sports

[Japo_Japo]

Being an athlete in college allows students to pursue their passion in a sport at a competitive level while attending school. Other than playing for the love of the game, student athletes learn valuable skills, including teamwork, discipline and time management. Additionally, athletes build long-term relationships in which coaches become mentors and teammates become lifelong friends.

However, being a college athlete at the varsity level can be tough, and excelling academically and athletically requires excellent time-management skills. Athletes dedicate a significant amount of time to practice, physical therapy, games, tournaments and travel on top of a rigorous academic workload. Fulfilling premed course requirements and pursuing medical opportunities can be challenging on top of an already demanding schedule.

After mentoring and speaking to several premed athletes, I compiled common tips premed athletes have utilized to excel and successfully balance medical interests and athletic

[Pernia]

Even if someone does not pursue it, he can always take it side by side with his profession.

[Jhonny]

Exactly. Like if your time schedule does not allow you to carry it, make it your hobby.

[FateXD]

Sports may distract you from focus but you can always learn to manage.