Commitment

The majority of the topics in this team of blogs dealing with extracurriculars at Elmhurst is definitely commitment and time management. Especially with collegiate sports and activities (i.e. choir, band, theatre.), they require a lot more than just a couple hours a week. When one is involved in such events and activities, it tends to be something you commit to every single day of the week, for months at a time. In order to be successful in these activities, you must be able to commit the most of your spare time and effort to them. Commitment is key, and that is usually what is required to participate.
Time management is crucial as well. It is difficult to hold a job while being involved, but if one is able to do so it is most likely not an easy task. Take that on top of all the time put into the sport or activity, and then include going to class and all the school work that must be done. There is not a whole lot of time for fun or personal leisure, unless there is a day off or it is the weekend. It is not a simple task, but many are able to manage it, and do it well. I tip my hat to those individuals.