Through my dedication in competition, I was brought up to be goal driven, have confidence and respect in not only myself, but my coach and teammates, to push when the going gets tough, and although cliched, they're qualities that will stick with me through every obstacle I endure. With my intended educational and career path in physical therapy, one of the most popular majors at Saint Louis, these qualities will push me through my class rigor and sleepless nights of studying in order to keep my team, team of classmates and professors, proud. ... Unfortunately, I didn't make my high s...

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As I took time to interact with students outside of my team, they asked me what we did to prepare ourselves for the big day. ... In my opinion the general foundation is that administrators glorify sports teams more than they do so academics. ... Instead of fueling students with sports and sport rivalry, the school should promote higher GPA requirement to access a spot on a sports team. ... Having said, the incoming freshman are brought to think that sports are the main priority of their high school careers, when in reality their academic accomplishments are what will guarantee them a bright an...

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Whether it be football, basketball, or hockey, since the 2000s, intercollegiate sports have brought in a surplus of revenue to their respective major universities and also increasing the popularity of the college. ... For example, the University of Alabama football team has the highest stipend in the nation at around $5,000. ... Would the football team make more money than the basketball team? And what about the soccer or gymnastics team? ... Going with that theme, the star player on the team should and would receive more money than a player who hasn't seem the court/field in all of their...

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Being such a big kid among his classmates he was often faster and stronger than other boys his age and at thirteen was even on the towns high school baseball team. ... Paul often brought home straight A's, he was a member of his high schools debate team, often acted in plays and was the regarded as one of the best high school orators in the town. ... From his more then stellar educational accomplishments at a nationally recognized institution he was granted entrance to law school, he had a brief stint on professional football and basketball teams, he even sang an acted on Broadway. ...

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Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...

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Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate