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Determining the best major to pursue my career goal.
I am a senior at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville FL. I have been a student athlete throughout my tenure at the school. In addition to this, for the past three years I have been able to maintain and part-time employment. I excelled in math classes and was placed in honors math courses.
I have and desire to pursue a career path involving sports.
What is difference between sports management and sports business management majors? Is there a variation on the principle of study and do they prepare students to be qualified to be considered for any position involving operation of sports and managing athletes?
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Hi Kendyel,
Did you know that as a Florida student, you have access to Xello a career and college readiness tool that lets you explore careers? There are career profiles, major profiles and more. I think it could help you explore the two options you are considering! If you did not already know about Xello be sure to ask your counselor about it.
Major offerings often vary by school I would look into the specific courses offered for each major. The other thing to keep in mind is that you do not HAVE to jump into your major right away. You can spend your first two years working on your general education courses and spend time talking to your Academic Advisor, Professors, and others on campus before choosing which major you want to pursue.
Do you plan on being an athlete in college? I would encourage you to pursue being an athlete, giving you a way to continue working with athletes, talking to coaches, and building connections. Another thing you can do is look for on-campus jobs in the athletic department. Another good place to build experience and connections.
You will also want to work you the Career Services office on campus to try and find an internship during or after college to gain experience.
I hope this helps!
Did you know that as a Florida student, you have access to Xello a career and college readiness tool that lets you explore careers? There are career profiles, major profiles and more. I think it could help you explore the two options you are considering! If you did not already know about Xello be sure to ask your counselor about it.
Major offerings often vary by school I would look into the specific courses offered for each major. The other thing to keep in mind is that you do not HAVE to jump into your major right away. You can spend your first two years working on your general education courses and spend time talking to your Academic Advisor, Professors, and others on campus before choosing which major you want to pursue.
Do you plan on being an athlete in college? I would encourage you to pursue being an athlete, giving you a way to continue working with athletes, talking to coaches, and building connections. Another thing you can do is look for on-campus jobs in the athletic department. Another good place to build experience and connections.
You will also want to work you the Career Services office on campus to try and find an internship during or after college to gain experience.
I hope this helps!