Swimming is a popular sport of the American collegiate system. Coaches tend to recruit a lot of  international swimmers. College swimming is ultra competitive. The standard at the top level is immense with the largest proof of this being 3-Time London 2012 Olympic Gold medalist, Allison Schmitt, being still at the University of Georgia whilst achieving this feat. In college, competitions are in yards, not meters. Competitions are held in 25 yard pools and it is essential that all of your times are converted from 25m/50m pool time to a 25yd equivalent for coaches.

If you decide to start this experience you will train everyday with the team for 3 to 5 hours a day. Based on the division in which you will compete you may practice both in the pool and in the weight room, around 20 hours per week.

Usually schools offer many services to assist you during your season, you will have all you need to perform as your best and beyond. Competition season starts in September and goes until mid-March, when the national championships are held.

Although in your country swimming may be an individual sport, in the US, it is truly a team effort. You will train and compete alongside a big group of teammates, and truly feel a part of a big family. The life of a student-athlete is not only training and studying, you will be part of a team and you will participate in many activities with them, creating bonds which will last forever.

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9.9 Scholarships for men per team

14.0 Scholarships for women per team

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8.1 Scholarships for women per team

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15.0 Scholarships for men per team

15.0 Scholarships for women per team