Think. Swim. College.

It's very demanding. You feel tired all the time. The food is okay but questionable compared to your mom's cooking. However, you have an amazing support group that no one else has: your team. Those forty people going through the same struggles as you are your family. The athletic department is also on your side. They will help you with financial, academic or personal issues. Read this article for more. 

Since you are reading this, your sport is important to you. That, along with academics should be top two on your list. What else is important to you? What do you want to get out of your college experience? Here are a list of things to consider: - Social life, Partying, Relationship - Internships, Work-Study, Networking - Job - Vacations Keep in mind that you can be AMAZING at two or three things.