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[quote=Anonymous][quote=redquasar]For those of you who are adverse to intense activities in high school, did any of you attend a top-tier college? I only ask because almost all top-notch careers early on require intense dedication pressure, problem-solving. Whether you are in debates, or sports, have to learn how to start dealing with pressure.[/quote]

Yes, I attended a top 10 university. I was not involved in debate but my sister was heavily invested so I saw a lot of what was going on. I personally thought it was a waste of time. The speed-talking is especially ridiculous, because the skills you are building have no real-world application. My sister eventually decided it was a toxic experience after-the-fact, but she was too invested and the coach pressured her to stay on the team. It's fine for kids who enjoy it, and there's nothing wrong with building skills that have no real-world application per se, but there are better ways to build skills and character for those who don't actually enjoy it. [/quote]

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