{"id":10790,"date":"2021-09-08T15:28:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T19:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/?page_id=10790"},"modified":"2024-04-30T13:38:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T17:38:38","slug":"epic-for-athletes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/academics\/epic\/epic-for-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic for Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Epic for Athletes<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Balancing academics and athletics as a student-athlete isn\u2019t always easy\u2014it requires determination, grit and the support of your coach, your team and your wider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we created Epic for Athletes: a unique, funded off-campus program designed with student-athletes in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travel the world with your team<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Epic Advantage<\/a>, Epic for Athletes is a part of the student-athlete\u2019s Epic Journey at Earlham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Epic for Athletes, you\u2019ll explore your sport in another part of the country or world\u2014developing your athletic ability through highly focused training as you also deepen your intercultural communication and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling together strengthens and elevates your team dynamic\u2014plus, you\u2019ll make memories with your teammates and coaches that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? You\u2019ll be equipped to achieve your goals both on and off the playing field.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Integrate academics, athletics and service<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

At Earlham, we strive to provide you with opportunities and support that enrich and expand your college experience beyond the ordinary\u2014all while helping you find balance between your life as a student and your life as an athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three components of each Epic for Athletes program: academics, athletics and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Academics<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Epic for Athletes is a for-credit experience. Your team will be accompanied by a member of the teaching faculty, and academic coursework will be a part of the experience.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Athletics<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

During your Epic for Athletes experience, your team will compete in new locations\u2014offering you unique insight into what it\u2019s like to experience how professional athletes and teams travel, engage in communities and leave their mark.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your team will also participate in service projects on location, so you can connect and give back to the local community.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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