If you were a college student and athlete would you leave college to..

@thedaddym (1731)
United States
October 5, 2010 3:11pm CST
If you were a college student and athlete would you leave college to become a professoinal athlete if you were given the opportunity. The team wants you now. Do you leave your studies behind and go?
4 responses
@2004cqui (2812)
• United States
5 Oct 10
In a heart beat. It's about the only excuse I can think of that's good enough to stop higher education.
@marythan (73)
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
well i think there's a lot of things to consider since that is a big decision to make but for me i think i will continue my study first. I think it would better to finish my studies so i can have more choices of what to do with my life/future. TO be a professional athlete is a long time commitment and if i will not be successful in the future, it's a big waste of time. I think to finish a degree in college is much better before you become an athlete at least you don't have nothing to lose. But the best i think is to have it both, if i will be permitted to study while becoming a professional athlete, i would go for it!
• Canada
5 Oct 10
Yes, I would go. Your mind stays sharp long after your body is no longer at its peak, and you can always go back to school later.
@angelic123 (1108)
• United States
5 Oct 10
Yes! Strike while the iron is hot. I know education is very important but with that opportunity you can earn and save money for your education. You can study later when being an athlete wears you down. I have watched several interviews in which they pursue first their career then afterwards finished their study.