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From “optional” practice that’s actually mandatory to the unbelievable ability to always be hungry, here are 20 things that only a student athlete can relate to.<\/p>\n

1. Ice baths are actually appealing.<\/h3>\n

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2. \u201cSorry, I have practice\u201d is constantly said.<\/h3>\n

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3. Spring break actually means spring training, not bikinis and bottles.<\/h3>\n

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4. You know that \u201coptional\u201d actually means mandatory.<\/h3>\n

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5. Having recruits on campus means free food.<\/h3>\n

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6. You are always falling asleep in class.<\/h3>\n

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7. You are constantly hungry.<\/h3>\n

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8. You are up before the sun.<\/h3>\n

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9. The best time of the year is when you get new gear.<\/h3>\n

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10. You spend majority of your day complaining about how sore you are.<\/h3>\n

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11. You live off of Gatorade and water.<\/h3>\n

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12. You are always superstitious on game day.<\/h3>\n

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13. Your closet is mainly team gear.<\/h3>\n

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14. You don’t know what to do with free time because you rarely ever have it.<\/h3>\n

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15. You are constantly in sweats, so when you dress up, its a big deal.<\/h3>\n

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16. You carry way too many things in school.<\/h3>\n

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17. You learn to change on the go.<\/h3>\n

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18. You’re an amazing multi-tasker.<\/h3>\n

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19. You get used to the awful tan lines.<\/h3>\n

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20. Only other student athletes understand you.<\/h3>\n

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Got any other signs you’re a student athlete? Share in the comments!<\/h2>\n

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