Hello,
I’m a student at Flagler and I was wondering: does being an athlete really matter? Does it look good? Not that I would do something just to look good, but I think I should spend my time doing other actives rather than athletics.
Are athletes favored in colleges?
Depends on the school. Big schools some athletes are treated like Gods. Other schools, half of your class will be on some sort of sports team. It really does vary. Also depends on what sport you play, how good you are, etc. If you are passionate about the sport, then go for it, if not there is plenty of other stuff to do at college. There are also usually club/intramural athletics so you can still play a sport without the huge time commitment. Athletics in college take up a lot of time, and unless you are passionate and committed, it is not worth your time.