The Athletic Actuary

By Nate Worrell

Heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, dripping in sweat, working as hard as possible, trying to beat the clock...

The above description could be for an athlete or an actuarial student taking exams. The parallels are numerous. As a collegiate athlete I ate, slept and breathed basketball. My schedule was built around gym time. When exam season comes around, study time becomes the gym. I find that the keys to success as a basketball player are directly applicable as an actuary and exam taker.