WHAT I'VE LEARNED/GAINED

Overall I learned a lot throughout this program. It's taughten me valuable lessons and has put me out of my comfort zone but in a good way. Throughout this program, I've learned how to truly use my strengths, from the positivity characteristic to adaptability. Some valuable skills I was able to gain were connections, and more confidence. Emailing someone in your desired field may be intimidating at times but with this program, it's taught me that they want to help you as much as you want to succeed. Most of those people would gladly help you on your journey. Throughout the program, I was able to use my strengths like adaptability when holding informational interviews or using my strategic characteristic when mapping out future timelines. Overall I learned that the sports industry is very tough, but there are people out there that want to see you succeed, and that although reaching out to them may be intimidating at first. They all what to help the best they can. I also learned that I can accomplish many things I never thought I could, and with hard work and determination I can continue on my journey with the confidence I know I have.