First College Visit

So... I just went on my first college visit this past week.. And holy cow was it intimidating!!!! I went to the University of Northern Iowa, and the softball staff took me on a tour. 

First, my mom and I had to go to the softball offices and have a meeting with all of the coaches. I have never been in such an intimidating situation in my life! They were asking me really hard questions like "what's your definition of compete" and "how would you take it if you didn't play". It's hard to come up with those answers in a matter of a few seconds! Those are deep questions! I gave them my best answers, and they seemed to accept it so I was happy. 

So after I went through that terrifying moment, we started on our tour. Now if you know anything about Cedar Falls, you know that it's almost always windy, and let me tell you, it was really REALLY windy that day! Also it was like 30 degrees so it was a real good time. We walked all the way around the campus and I got to eat lunch in the cafeteria where all the college students eat. And again, the coaches started asking me more questions, and I just get so intimidated by all of them! 

After lunch, the coaches had to go set practice up, so my mom and I went to the admissions office and we got to talk to a really nice admissions person. He walked is through all of the requirements to get through college at UNI. I also found out that because of all the AP classes I am taking/going to take, I'll come in with a bunch of credits. 

Lastly, we got to go watch the softball team practice. That was also intimidating because there were just a bunch of D1 softball players looking at me as I walked in to their practice. After a while things became more comfortable because a bunch of the girls came up to me and started talking to me. I got to ask any questions I had and I really enjoyed talking to all of the girls. 

The biggest piece of advice I have for you if you're going on an unofficial visit, is just be brave. The coaches are going to be blunt, and your going to be asked really hard questions, but that just means they are interested in you! Don't act shy and don't stutter, be firm with all of your answers! Also, you can throw a little humor and personality In there and you'll leave a good impression! GOOD LUCK!

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