{"id":71459,"date":"2025-03-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keystonesports.com\/?p=71459"},"modified":"2025-03-07T08:04:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:04:48","slug":"what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-student-athlete-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/zh\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-student-athlete-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"What I Wish I Knew Before my Student-Athlete Journey\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"71459\" class=\"elementor elementor-71459\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d2737 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86d2737\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8154f0e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" 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e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f910f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-404e5db e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"404e5db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd4ef7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"bd4ef7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-b77213d elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>7 3 \u6708, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1ea681 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1ea681\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What I Wish I Knew Before my Student-Athlete Journey\u00a0<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24162ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24162ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advice from a D1 Swimmer for International Student-Athletes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0471cda elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"0471cda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHelena Robla, D1 swimmer, shares what she wishes she knew before starting her college career in the United States. Insightful, honest, and full of helpful advice, this article is a must-read if you are starting your student-athlete journey.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d094414 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d094414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helena Robla, Division I swimmer and journalism student at Northern Arizona University, shares the lessons she learned over the past four years. Whether you&#8217;re prepping for your <a href=\"https:\/\/keystonesports-cn.raketforskn.ing\/college-sports\/\">college sports<\/a> journey or already living it, her insights might save you some headaches (and maybe even make your experience a little smoother).<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last month I had my last college dual meet. It feels unreal to think that it has been almost four years since I first came to the United States. I have learned a lot since then, and although this is part of the journey, there are a few things I would tell my younger self if I had the chance. Here are some things I wish I had known before starting my college journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-600366e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"600366e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make connections with athletes from other sports<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f703041 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f703041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21981032 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21981032 BCX8\">It&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21981032 BCX8\"> easy to stick with your own team, but branching out and making friends with athletes from other sports can be incredibly beneficial. They understand the demands of being a student-athlete, but they come from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21981032 BCX8\">diverse backgrounds<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21981032 BCX8\"> and perspectives. Interacting with athletes outside of your sport can help you see challenges from a new angle, learn different approaches to training and time management, and even form friendships that extend beyond athletics. The student-athlete community is tight-knit, and you may be surprised at how much you can learn from those who compete in completely different disciplines. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21981032 BCX8\">You\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21981032 BCX8\"> also make some great friends!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW21981032 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f92b124 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f92b124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stock-photo-coworkers-working-process-at-home-youn1623424257034-1024x693.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-71466\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stock-photo-coworkers-working-process-at-home-youn1623424257034-1024x693.webp 1024w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stock-photo-coworkers-working-process-at-home-youn1623424257034-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stock-photo-coworkers-working-process-at-home-youn1623424257034-768x519.webp 768w, https:\/\/keystonesports.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stock-photo-coworkers-working-process-at-home-youn1623424257034.webp 1106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1464b1 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1464b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be honest with your coaches<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4657a8 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4657a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">Your coaches are there to guide and support you, but the most important thing to remember is that no one knows you better than you do. If something <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> feel right\u2014whether it has to do with training, recovery needs, or mental well-being\u2014let them know. Communication <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">is<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">key<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">any<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">athlete<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">-coach <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">relationship<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">being<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> open <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">about<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">your<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">struggles<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">or<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">concerns<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">will<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">help<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">them<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">tailor<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">their<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">guidance<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">to<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">fit<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">your<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">needs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">Coaches<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">appreciate<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">honesty<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">effort<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">they<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">want<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">you<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">to<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">succeed<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">just<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">much<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> do. Trust and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">respect<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">their<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">experience but<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">also<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\"> trust <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">yourself<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82320068 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW82320068 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e23a59b elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e23a59b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Build relationships with your professors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10300a2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10300a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">t<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">may<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">seem<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">intimidating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\"> at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">first<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">but<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">getting<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">to<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">know<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">your<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">professors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\"> can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">make<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">big<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">difference<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">your<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">academic<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">experience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150587901 BCX8\">. 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Being an athlete adds another layer of difficulty. Being away from home can make it even harder. There will be times when it feels overwhelming, but the most important thing to remember is that you don&#8217;t have to do it alone. There are so many people who are willing to help you with anything you might be going through, big or small \u2013teammates, coaches, advisors, friends, professors\u2013 but they won&#8217;t know you need help unless you ask. Whether you&#8217;re struggling with homesickness, academics, mental health, or balancing responsibilities, reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. You&#8217;re surrounded by people who care about you and want to see you succeed, so don&#8217;t hesitate to lean on them when you need to.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Being a student-athlete in college will shape you in ways you can\u2019t yet imagine. The lessons you learn will stay with you long after your last competition. Enjoy the ride, because it goes by faster than you think!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you want to get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/keystonesports-cn.raketforskn.ing\/sport-scholarships\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sports scholarship at\u00a0an American university<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Keystone Sports will help you make your college athlete dreams a reality. 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