What would you prefer?

An ideal student: Academic or Athletic?

                During the recently concluded Intramurals, several flairs were showcased in different sports. These left a huge impact on the part of the co-players and so with the spectators and committee. But before we dig deeper, let me just ask “If you are to chose, which do you prefer, an academically-superb individual but not that athletic or an athletic student but not academically-inclined?”

                Anyway, when we speak of these two contrasting attributes, it’s quite rare for an individual to be both inclined. Generally, students possess either of the two. An academically-inclined student has something to do with sheer talent with reference to his or her general mental ability. This is a type of student who has special aptitudes when it comes to intellectual potency. Nevertheless, an athletic student has something to do with extraordinary dexterity in diverse fields, either a ball game or throwing events. In contrast with the academic one, an athletic individual is more physically healthy unlike those academically-inclined who have healthier mind than body.

                However, despite of their distinct qualities, they can be somehow complementary. Board games like scrabble and chess make use of the brain to think of winning words or moves. Same thing goes the other way around. You cannot spice up your marks unless you are qualified in the physical fitness tests prescribed by our Physical Education mentor. In other words, these two should be equally distributed to the persona of an individual.

                If we will be weighing the benefits and shortcomings of the two, I guess academic does more benefits than athletic. But that doesn’t mean that athletic has more limitations than academic. Academically-marvelous turned out to be professionals like lawyers, certified public accounts, doctors, engineers and other related professions in which they earn more than enough. These utilize the brain in order to earn some living. Athletes nonetheless are sometimes more recognized than the professionals, especially during championship games. Unlike the professionals, they get better lives; have higher salaries without making use of mathematics and scientific principles. They focus more on physical activities, hence making use of the brain less.

                In my own point of view, I would rather be an academically-inclined but not athletic rather than athletic but not academically-inclined since my ultimate dream is to become a successful and renowned CPA and a lawyer. I guess this would give me absolute contentment and ever since I was a kid, mathematics and dealing with arguments are my passion. This I think would give you a clue behind my sizzling performances in every discussion that we had whenever we have our English class.

                In spite of those comparative ideas, the decision still lies in our hands. We could stand out in both if we try. But I guess, it’ll be ideal if both of them would be balanced in your personality so that you’ll gain not just knowledge but also your health.