On most college campuses around America, students fall into one of two categories. They are either a student athlete, or are working while attending classes. Both have many mental, as well as physical challenges they must overcome. There are many benefits of being a college athlete. Some of the benefits include, missing classes for games, getting into better shape, respect from other students, and receiving money for school. These all sound great, but there is …showed first 75 words of 343 total…

…showed last 75 words of 343 total…are watching all the time, and one slip up could ruin his reputation for good. People can always forgive, but they will never forget. An athlete receiving scholarship money definitely has an advantage over someone who has to work. This is also a double-edged sword; if the athlete does not work hard enough, his/her money can be revoked. This would leave the athlete without any money for school, and without any job. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**