4 Degree Paths for Sports Fans

4 Degree Paths for Sports Fans

Students and sports fans might be surprised to find that many fan favorites translate into academic interests. Here are a few examples: Reading the Sports Column Do you analyze team stats? Call into sports radio shows? The same fuel that drives you to understand and explain sports match-ups could help you teach amiddle school science class. Pep Talks If you're inspired by supportive relationships and halftime pep talks, you might enjoy studying for acounseling degree. Practice Drills If you thrive off routines – especially those that produce measurable results – you might enjoy working as a physical therapy aide. Competition Constantly watching the scoreboard? If net results are your focus, you might be a business student in the making.

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University of Southern California Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. Drexel University, Philadelphia's technological university, is among the top 50 private, non-profit, national doctoral/research universities in the US, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges for 2012. Drexel University Online also received the 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association.