Life
You're tired from staying out late with friends
ex. I got to spend time quality time with friends
You have to take a difficult class next semester for your major's requirements
Ex. You get to learn more about a new topic and get your degree in something you're passionate about
You have to go to study hall
The dining hall food is disgusting
Ex. You get to spend time with your friends and teammates at the dining hall every day
You have an 8 am tomorrow morning and you're exhausted from practice tonight
Your teammates showed up late to study hall which means extra running at practice
ex. Your team gets more conditioning so you are in better shape for your next game
You won't see your family until Thanksgiving and you're homesick
Ex. You have a date set for going home to your family which gives you something to look forward to every day
You have a paper due the night after Halloween and you haven't started it yet
Practice is getting harder each day as the season comes to an end so you're sore, tired, and losing motivation
Ex. You get to do the sport you love and work with the brotherhood to be the best in New England
You're struggling to balance your social life, school, and football
Ex. You get to go to college to play the sport you've loved since you were little and meet new friends while learning something you're passionate about
You don't like the teaching style of your chemistry professor so you're struggling to keep up
Ex. The semester is almost done and you're getting support from the Academic Success Center
You aren't getting as much playing time as you're used to
Ex. Coach is working with you to get you to where you need so you get more playing time
You're experiencing significant stressors in your life, football, and school which has led to burnout and low mood
Ex.You have people to support you like the athletic counselors, the brotherhood, your friends, and your family
Your intended major is something you're not interested in anymore but you've already started the requirements for it
Ex. You learned more about what you do and don't like which is one step closer towards finding out the major or career that is right for you.
Your team lost the championship game so your season is done
Ex. You have three more years to win and you've learned from your mistakes so you and your team can come back stronger than before