One Down, 15 More Weeks to Go!
Well, I just finished my first week of classes! Needless to say, I already feel slightly overwhelmed. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I am taking six classes for a total of 18 credits. In each of my classes, I have been assigned a “major paper.” For instance, in three of my classes, I have to write a 10-12 page paper on a particular subject that relates to the class. In my other three classes, I have to write a 5-6 page paper. Thankfully, the major papers are not due until mid November or early December.
On Thursday, my professors mentioned to my class that the name of my major has changed. It is now called “Sport Business” instead of “Sport Management.” The change was made to accommodate the fact that our program is in the School of Business. Students that chose to major in Sport Business not only need to take sport classes, but business classes as well, including accounting, management, marketing, economics, and finance.
I have already begun the process of looking for spring internships. I would love to have the opportunity to intern with a Major League Baseball team. I would love to intern in an organization’s Baseball Operations Department, which includes Scouting and Player Development, Media Relations, or Community Relations Departments. The instructor for my Professional Development Seminar class has told us that we have to decide on an internship by November 6th, which is about 10 weeks away. Ten weeks sounds like it is a while away, but before I apply for any internships; I would like to redesign and update my resume. I would also like to contact possible organizations that may be looking for interns. As my instructor advised us, searching and applying for internships is like a full time job, we better start now!
The campus has really changed since May. There is a lot of construction that is occurring right now. There will soon be a round-a-bout in the main entrance of the campus which will allow people to travel to the east and west sides of campus. Our new student center is about a couple months away from being completed also. It has really come along since I left campus three months ago! I also noticed the mail room, where we normally pick up any incoming mail that may come in, has been moved from DeChantal Hall to the old SAC shop. The SAC shop was where students and faculty could purchase subway sandwiches, cold beverages, and other snacks. In a way, the shop was similar to café, but it was open longer. The shop benefited the students because it allowed us to have a late night snack! Until the new student center opens, the SAC shop will be where the cafeteria is, which is in the first floor of Apartment 4.
Our New Clock Tower and the New Student Center (left)
In my next blog, I will give you an update on how my first month of school went, the new community center, and how my internship search is shaping up.