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By V. Messana  Whether you are a gifted athlete looking for a full ride scholarship or a recreational sports player, your athletic ability is one of the things universities look out for. In this article, we will be exploring how sport can help you get into your dream school.
Scholarships Athletic scholarships are offered at D1 and D2 levels as well as the NAIA and NJCAA levels. Most scholarships for D2 athletes are partial. Currently about 365 schools offer scholarships for D1 athletes and 293 for D2 athletes. Athletic scholarships can cover tuition and fees, course related books, room board and living expenses, depending on the size of the scholarship. However, fewer than 2% of high school students are offered athletic scholarships. College Applications Another way in which sports can help you get into your dream university is just by being in your college application. Admissions officers seek students who contribute positively to their community. Sport-related extracurriculars can set you apart. They show long-term involvement and dedication. Captaining a team or organizing events demonstrates leadership and responsibility. Other skills like teamwork, time management and resilience can transpire in your application through sport as well. A good way to use sports to boost your college application is:
Overall, sports can be a powerful asset in your journey to your dream school. While not everyone will receive a scholarship, the skills and qualities developed by sports carry just as much weight.
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By E. Rizkallah  Thailand is not only known for its temples, beaches, and street food—it is also the birthplace of Muay Thai, one of the world’s most respected forms of martial arts. For athletes and travelers alike, the country has become a dream destination for those seeking both physical challenge and cultural immersion.
Muay Thai, often called the “Art of Eight Limbs,” uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins, making it one of the most complete striking disciplines. In Thailand, training is not just about learning techniques, but about experiencing a way of life shaped by tradition, respect, and discipline. Daily life in a Muay Thai camp is rigorous. Training often begins at sunrise with long runs through humid streets or scenic rice fields. Afternoons are spent sparring, hitting pads, and drilling techniques under the watchful eyes of experienced trainers, many of whom are former professional fighters. The tropical heat adds to the challenge, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limits. Yet Muay Thai is more than just a workout. It is deeply tied to Thai culture. Before every fight, fighters perform the wai kru, a ritual dance to honor their teachers and ancestors. Matches are accompanied by live music, creating an atmosphere that blends sport and ceremony. Outside the ring, values like humility and respect shape the strong sense of community found in gyms across the country. Living and training in Thailand allows athletes to experience this unique blend of sport and culture firsthand. It is a chance to push the body to new levels while also gaining insight into a tradition that has shaped Thai identity for centuries. For anyone passionate about sports, Thailand stands out as a destination where training becomes much more than exercise, it becomes a cultural journey. By T. Fakhoury  Every Athlete begins somewhere, you may not even consider yourself an athlete by the time you began, but it doesn’t matter where or when you started, because you started for a reason, a reason to achieve, to pursue something, a personal goal, or to work on your mental strength. But, that is where we see the dream destination, it is inside of you, inside of everybody, all the way from the Fans to the Players to the supportive family members.
Some Believe it is impossible; to be there, we always see the best of the best athletes in our screens, competing for golden medals. It is one thing to see the people, but it is another to be there, all those years of hard work, many and many wins and losses, all throughout the sweat that fell to the ground and discipline that you embraced, Some had support, but some had to deal with injuries and neglect from their families. But after all of that, they got to where they wanted, to the flashing lights in their faces, the cheering sounds and most off all their chance to shine. This is the Dream destination for an athlete, to be at the top, to make history and for his name to be remembered. For some, the good part is seeing how much they evolved as a person overtime to get where they got, and the self disciplination to wake up early and to sleep early. For Example, Bud Crawford, a Boxer who fought against one of the boxing legends, Canelo Alvaréz, on the weekend of the 13/09 and won his match, Bud fought a division above, with a bigger and stronger boxer, and when he was young, his mother never believed in him, she used to pay people to fight against him and try to beat him, so that she could prove him that he was not worthy, but in the end, all she could do was be quiet and watch her son take over the current boxing world. In the end, what matters is if you challenged yourself to overcome things that you never though you were able to, and that for you, your dream destination may be to be called to a game, even if you sit there in the bench, just watching, you are always one step closer to becoming the person you never though you could, and reaching your dream destination. By A. Hemnani  If you love football, then Rio de Janeiro isn’t just a city , it is THE city for your next trip. From the the crowd at Maracanã Stadium to the kids playing football in the streets, football is everywhere in Rio.
Visiting Rio would be a dream come true because it’s where football feels the most real. Just being in the Maracanã would make you think that wherever else you have ever been to watch football was not nearly as historical and special. However, Rio isn’t just about the stadium. Everywhere you go, you see football, on the beaches of Copacabana. There, men, women, boys and girls play beach football and volleyball, sometimes both of them combined ‘futevôlley”. The sport permeates daily life for everyone. It isn’t just about playing to win, it is about fun altogether within their families, friends and community. The many versions of football binds it all! Rio is also home to some of Brazil’s most famous football clubs. The city has four main teams: Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Vasco da Gama. Flamengo is the most popular club in Brazil and has produced star players like Zico and Vinícius Júnior, who now plays for Real Madrid. Flamengo is the most supported club in Brazil, with over 40 million fans. Fluminense (Flamengo’s greatest rival) was founded in 1902, and it was part of the first match played at the Maracaña, former Brazil captain Thiago Silva also was part of this team. Botafogo was founded in 1898, has 2 time champions for the Copa Libertadores and has produced more players for the Brazilian national team than any other club in Rio. Not to forget about Vasco da gama, which was founded in 1898, it was one of the first clubs to sign black and working-class players in Brazil which was revolutionary. Since then Rio’s many versions of football has shown the world how football bridges social, economic and gender divisions. So, if you ever find yourself longing for a cultural trip filled with fun and adventure, go to Rio: not only will you have an enriching expirience and a fullfilling journey, you will have stroies to tell and you will learn just that little bit more about it’s culture and most of all, its sports. By M. Lanzelotti  When people talk about dream destinations, they often think of golden beaches, historic cities, or picturesque mountains. For me, however, the phrase carries a different meaning. My dream destination is not a place on the map, but a journey toward becoming part of something greater like the Italian women’s national volleyball team. Watching the Azzurre play has turned that dream into a vision, one that combines passion, discipline, and the pride of representing an entire nation.
The Italian women’s team has become a symbol of excellence in international volleyball. With their fiery energy, precision, and unity, they embody not only athletic talent but also resilience. When I think about them, I don’t simply imagine a group of athletes on the court I see a destination I aspire to reach, a version of myself that rises to the challenge and wears the blue jersey with honor. Italy itself is a land of dream destinations. From the art-filled streets of Florence to the canals of Venice and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, the country offers beauty and inspiration at every corner. Yet for me, the most enchanting image of Italy is not a tourist attraction but the sight of the national team stepping onto the court, the Italian anthem playing, the flag waving proudly in the stands. It is in those moments that I realize my dream destination is not just traveling to Italy but standing shoulder to shoulder with these extraordinary women. What makes the Italian team such an inspiring destination is their unique blend of talent and identity. They represent more than victories and medals; they showcase the values of teamwork, persistence, and the belief that dreams can be achieved through effort. When Paola Egonu smashes a ball past a block, or when the team rallies together after a lost point, I am reminded that the path to a dream destination is never smooth. It is paved with challenges, setbacks, and sacrifices but it is precisely those obstacles that make arriving there meaningful. Reaching such a destination requires more than wishing; it demands preparation, focus, and courage. The Italian team reminds me daily that success is built in the quiet hours of practice, in the sweat and repetition, in the moments no one sees. Every serve, every block, every drill becomes a step closer to that dream. At the same time, the Italian national team shows me that dream destinations are not solitary achievements. Volleyball is, above all, a collective sport, one where trust and collaboration matter as much as individual skill. To wear that blue jersey means to become part of something larger than oneself, to fight for teammates and for a country united in support. That sense of belonging makes the dream even more powerful. So when I think of a dream destination, I don’t picture an exotic beach or a postcard view. I picture an arena in Rome or Milan, filled with fans waving Italian flags, the court shining under the lights, and me—standing in line with the Azzurre, ready to give everything for the game and for the team. That is the destination I strive toward, the one that gives meaning to every effort I make today. By S. Chamberlain  One week you’re in Monaco walking along Monte Carlo’s harbor and admiring the luxury yachts, the next your in Singapore eating chiken satay at the hawker centre. This is Formula 1, a sport which takes you around the globe just by sitting on your couch, or maybe sitting at the Mercedes paddock hearing the roaring engines go by. One of the defining aspects of F1 is its global journey, the Formula One Management (FOM) takes the sport across diverse cultures and iconic cities, making travel an essential part of the spectacle.
Not only is watching the race amazing, but it doubles as fans see iconic cities and famous circuits. Each destination has a completely different culture, making the trip that more interesting. It can be historic like Monza, glamorous like Monaco, exotic like Abu Dhabi, or even local like in São Paulo. Destinations like these are hard to forget, they are not only memorable but also worth the hype. Every race is a new country, every race is a new circuit, a new culture and a new place to explore. The yearly calendar of F1 includes 25 different countries, 15 different languages and 17 major religions. You can explore different beaches, cities, cuisines and cultures. Formula 1 is bejond just the races, it is about the international diversity, and how they are both global and social. Each destination has its own unique activities, for example, Abu Dhabi where you can go on desert safaris, Singapore where you can visit night markets, Monaco where you can experience luxury, or Brazil where you can visit beautiful beaches. In many ways F1 is more than just a sport, it is what can bring cultures and people together despite differences. It is a platform where fans can learn and discover more about different perspectives, a way of travelling the world without leaving the track. Beyond the races, F1 immerses fans in the host countries culture, cuisine, and landmarks, creating experiences that go beyond the sport itself. Unites people through speed and strategy. |
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