I got into Temple University on a track scholarship.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Sure enough, it wasn't long until I got a call, telling me I had a scholarship there. It was the only scholarship offer I had and, believe me, I jumped at it.
I got interested in decathlon because a coach that I had was a big fan of Bruce Jenner, and he just saw the ability in me - but when it came down to it, I knew my best chance at a college scholarship would be in track and field.
I kept going to different colleges, but dropped out.
I went to study at Oxford University in the 1980s on an imperial scholarship instituted by Cecil Rhodes.
I was an all-sport athlete growing up. My dad, I think, hoped I would go to college on a scholarship.
I wanted to go to medical school. But, I never got a college scholarship.
I had a scholarship to Stanford because I won three California Speech tournaments. Before I started Stanford, I told my mother I wanted to take a bus into Hollywood and see if I could get an agent.
I won a scholarship with the Brixton School of Building. I screwed around, not putting in a proper attendance.
I got into Julliard on almost a full scholarship.
I didn't get an athletics scholarship at a major school.