Saint Mary’s College had a swim team but unfortunately the last season was 2012-2013. I was fortunate enough to be a part of the amazing athletic family at SMC for my freshman year, and I wouldn’t change that experience for the world. These are a few reasons why being a college athlete is awesome!
1. No freshman 15, and you stay healthy and in shape
2. Traveling! For meets or training trips
For this training trip we were in Colorado over winter break (2013).
3. Athlete gear- I love my SMC swim shirts
4. Time management- you keep busy with practices so you have to learn how to fit in time for your studies and other fun activities!
5. Thug photo shoots
6. You have a group of people who you can share your passion with and complain about the early morning practices
7. Team dates – where nobody judges you for how much you eat
8. The sisterhood- I don’t only have a lifelong bond with the women from the swim team but you get to bond with the other athletes at SMC
This picture is from a tailgate this year (2014). All SMC swimmers (and a guy photobombing)
Being a college athlete is an amazing experience! These are only a few reasons it is awesome. Enjoy being in a sport while you can!
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