At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

There are many different social activities and sport classes at universities and colleges that are very important for students’ development and their mental health. Personally, I believe that sports and social activities are extremely beneficial and should get similar financial support. I feel

this

way for two reasons, which I will explore in the following essay.

First

of all, as many research

shows sports

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shows, sports

like yoga and dancing might reduce stress

hormones

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hormone

levels in the body and improve sleep.

That is

very important for students suffering during exams and having anxiety. My personal experience is a compelling example of

this

. Ten years ago, when I was studying at University, I have had a really hard

times

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time

. I have slept only four or five hours during the night and I was forced to study all day long.

As a result

, due to the stress I lost my appetite and I lost

desire

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the desire

to communicate with my friends.

However

, I have decided to

enroll

register formally as a participant or member

enrol

in dance classes suggested by one of my classmates. After only one week I felt very calm and balanced.

Moreover

, I was able to sleep at nights, my memory improved and I excelled in class.

Besides

all, I was very happy feeling no more need to take my antidepressant drugs. I have been very successful in my class, and I owe it all to that dance class.

Secondly

, sports and social activities help students to create new connections, and these can lead to future opportunities. When we regularly converse with our peers, we get to know their personalities.

For instance

, when my sister was in

college she

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college, she

subscribed for tennis classes. Before that time, she was very shy around the strangers and it was a big issue for her to have a new friend. In fact, two months later, she came out from her shell and we noticed a huge difference in her

behavior

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour

. In conclusion, I am of the opinion that these classes should definitely receive financial support as they are way too important for creating a healthy and happy community.

This

is because social activities affect positive to

students’ state

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the students’ state

of mind, and because they help to make a new relationship and encourage students to become more communicative.