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Balancing Acts: Science and Sports
This chapter explores the journey of an individual pursuing a PhD in chemistry while also playing basketball in Germany, highlighting the contrasts between academic and athletic systems in Europe and America. The speaker shares challenges of managing dual commitments, the lack of encouragement faced, and the importance of passion in achieving balance. They reflect on their personal experiences and emphasize the need for perseverance in STEM fields, aspiring to inspire fellow student-athletes.
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