(04-21-2015 10:16 AM)CommuterBob Wrote:  http://mweb.cbssports.com/ncaaf/writer/d...ffectively

Quote:A sampling of 409 conference athletes found that while they are "generally satisfied", they are "stressed" and time demands from their sports create "anxiety and a loss of sleep that hinders academic and athletic performance." The study also concluded that physical exhaustion is a "major issue."

This is the story of every college student ever.

Not every college student. Some of us (yes, including me) didn't have to study hard in our easy majors.

Hope none of them ever go on to be a Grad student.

Research, Field Work, getting your advisor coffee, grading papers, attending conferences, preparing presentations for conferences, teaching classes, filling out grant proposals, supervising other grad students, applying for permits, fixing outdated and well-used technology, taking advanced classes, and more.

(04-23-2015 10:25 AM)ark30inf Wrote:  Hope none of them ever go on to be a Grad student.

Research, Field Work, getting your advisor coffee, grading papers, attending conferences, preparing presentations for conferences, teaching classes, filling out grant proposals, supervising other grad students, applying for permits, fixing outdated and well-used technology, taking advanced classes, and more.

I'm a grad student now. Getting a PhD in the highest paying academic field. And I have to disagree.

I worked harder as an engineering undergrad (and I didn't even work part-time during it). I also worked just as hard as I do now when I was playing high school football during the season. This isn't because the material is easier now. It's partly because I actually "gave back" to my high school and undergrad institution. It's also partly because I'm 32 with a family and I'm much, much better at time management and managing work-life balance now.

If I had a 20-hour a week job, I don't think I would have made it through undergrad. Yet alone a 40-50 hour a week job like these football & basketball players have year-round.