Re: The Case For College Bowl?

• From: lone1c <no_reply_at_yahoogroups.com>
• Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 17:18:43 -0000
• Message-ID: <aa9dpj+h8cm_at_...>

--- In quizbowl_at_y..., metallidawg84 <no_reply_at_y...> wrote:
> I am currently a senior in high school and was looking for 
> information about college bowl, as I may be interested in 
> participating at the next level, and this seemed like a good place to 
> come. I have gotten lots of info about it, mostly negative, but I was 
> curious as to see what people who obviously like it would say. How 
> does the college game compare to the high school game (aside from the 
> obvious diffculty level difference)? For me at least, I do really 
> enjoy actually playing, and while I consider myself to be at least 
> decent at the game, the social aspect is just as important as the 
> competition; how important is this in college? Are the people nice or 
> do they tend more toward the arrogant type that is prevalent in high 
> school? If it's any help, I will be attending Georgia next year. 
> Thanks in advance for any responses, hopefully ya'll will be able to 
> provide some much-needed insights for me.

I think it's true that the college circuit is more laid-back than the
high school circuit; this largely has to do with the fact that the
teams and events are for the most part student-organized and
student-run. The role of coaches and advisors is much more limited at
the college level.

However, I think you'll find that in quizbowl--just like any other
social group--there will be a few people that are elitist and
arrogant, but by and large most of us are still around because it's
fun. A large part of your experience will be determined by the other
players who are on *your team*--if they're in it "to win," you may
have a different experience than if they're in it "to play." Which one
you prefer depends on your own preferences and what you're looking to
get out of your involvement in quizbowl.

--AEI