On today's episode, we talk to 2 incredibly talented student-athletes Aaryaman and Srish, who talk about their experiences in uni! They delve into their journey as sportsmen, and how the rigour varies between a D1 and D3 athlete's life! Listen in for an episode of inspiration, learning and a whole lot of banter!!!
00:00-Introduction
00:49-Summer break
01:47-Majors in college
03:47-Why the uni?
10:58-D1 v D3
11:45-Challenges being a D1 athlete
12:56-Sacrificies being a student athlete
14:28-Bumps before uni
15:20-Culture shock
16:26-Finding your people
17:30-Application process
22:45-Struggles of getting back
27:05-Living upto expectations
29:30-Finding YOUR sport
30:30-Balancing academics and sports
33:35-College routine
34:35-D3
36:50-Coping with stress
38:40-Taking a step back
39:00-Working round the clock
39:45-Prioritizing academics
41:10-Competitions
46:15-Teammates
48:10-Locker room memories
50:00-Getting used to culture shock
51:15-Team competition and working together
55:07-Loving your sport
56:25-Relating to non student athletes
58:52-Destressing
1:00:50-Never giving up
1:04:30-Partying and fun experiences
1:08:42-Importance of water pressure
1:09:05-Communal washrooms
1:11:00-Mixed gender dorms
1:12:30-Dating and hookup culture
1:16:08-One piece of advice