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So I was wondering how people chose their majors for college. For a while now, I wanted to do something in sports; business management, being some agent for athletes or working at some athletic store like Nike or Adidas. However, I talked to my dad today and he helped me realize that maybe it wasn't the best path.
First of all, he said I needed to be athletic and he went on to say how my mom and him don't have athletic genes and that he himself was never good at sports. He talked about how when I played at the Y league this year I got too excited whenever I got the ball and messed up (which was not always true). However, I love watching NBA (active poster on the Hardwood Hop forum on the sports section) and I try to follow the strategies behind playing basketball. He said I needed to be athletic and play for your school or something to get jobs so people know you know how to play and stuff and not just an ignorant person. Second, he said it will disorganize your life; you will be busy 24/7 and have no time for family, and church (no religious flame war plz) Yeah my dad is a pastor and our family is kinda reliigious. The third reason was that I didn't know actually how to do business management, I just liked to watch sports. But I also want to do something in business and I feel that sports management is a good career.
And I always wanted to do something I had a passion for, not something that will just get me good money (although if I am able to do something in sports management, I could make some major $$) And, I also don't know what else I like alot, I dislike science very much and not really into a career of liberal arts stuff. How did you all choose your majors; was it b/c of parents or what you like to do or maybe both? I'm a junior in high school but I want to know what to do in the future so I can focus on it. Thanks
 
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On April 09 2009 12:15 paper wrote:i can see it now  il0seonpurpose, pro-gamer
Haha, actually Paper sounds like a more legit progamer name. It's simple and it its a random noun, just like every other progamer.
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On April 09 2009 12:04 il0seonpurpose wrote:
So I was wondering how people chose their majors for college. For a while now, I wanted to do something in sports; business management, being some agent for athletes or working at some athletic store like Nike or Adidas. However, I talked to my dad today and he helped me realize that maybe it wasn't the best path.
First of all, he said I needed to be athletic and he went on to say how my mom and him don't have athletic genes and that he himself was never good at sports. He talked about how when I played at the Y league this year I got too excited whenever I got the ball and messed up (which was not always true). However, I love watching NBA (active poster on the Hardwood Hop forum on the sports section) and I try to follow the strategies behind playing basketball. He said I needed to be athletic and play for your school or something to get jobs so people know you know how to play and stuff and not just an ignorant person. Second, he said it will disorganize your life; you will be busy 24/7 and have no time for family, and church (no religious flame war plz) Yeah my dad is a pastor and our family is kinda reliigious. The third reason was that I didn't know actually how to do business management, I just liked to watch sports. But I also want to do something in business and I feel that sports management is a good career.
And I always wanted to do something I had a passion for, not something that will just get me good money (although if I am able to do something in sports management, I could make some major $$) And, I also don't know what else I like alot, I dislike science very much and not really into a career of liberal arts stuff. How did you all choose your majors; was it b/c of parents or what you like to do or maybe both? I'm a junior in high school but I want to know what to do in the future so I can focus on it. Thanks
sports management isn't really a major is it ?
honestly though if you really look at it... the people who become owners of sports teams and shit like that didn't major in sports management. they were all lawyers, doctors, or businessmen who made a SHITLOAD of money and then bought sports teams as an investment or a passion. so, if you really want to get into sports that way, and you aren't personally into playing sports at a high/competitive level, then perhaps you should do something else, and then invest in sports if you make a lot of money.
OR, I guess you could become an agent, which could work (although I don't know what major would correspond to becoming an agent? probably something to do with law).
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Not sure how things work for you if you live in Korea, but in the USA you really shouldn't be worrying about picking a major when you are a junior in high school. However, I do recommend that you do take some math courses up to at least pre calc if not AP calc. Also, you should probably take at least basic physics or chemistry.
If business may interest you I know my school had many business related classes and clubs. You may find out that you hate it. I know I always thought I wanted to major in computer science until I took a couple semesters of computer programming and absolutely hated every second if it. You will have to take some general science, english, and math courses in college as well before you actually get into any classes that matter for your major anyway.
I say take a wide variety of classes in high school. Don't worry about picking your career already. Besides, business management is a very easy major so it's not like you need to prepare for it at all before entering college.
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Wow way to crush your kid's dreams Dad!
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wait... you are deciding to go into that? what is that shit.. you should have an idea of what you are good at, not try to go into something you have no idea about. And i love watching the NBA too (who cares). What are you good at?
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On April 09 2009 12:30 Bosu wrote:
Not sure how things work for you if you live in Korea, but in the USA you really shouldn't be worrying about picking a major when you are a junior in high school. However, I do recommend that you do take some math courses up to at least pre calc if not AP calc. Also, you should probably take at least basic physics or chemistry.
If business may interest you I know my school had many business related classes and clubs. You may find out that you hate it. I know I always thought I wanted to major in computer science until I took a couple semesters of computer programming and absolutely hated every second if it. You will have to take some general science, english, and math courses in college as well before you actually get into any classes that matter for your major anyway.
I say take a wide variety of classes in high school. Don't worry about picking your career already. Besides, business management is a very easy major so it's not like you need to prepare for it at all before entering college.
Oh yeah I live in the US, I just said Korea cuz I was born there. Actually I'm taking AP stats, pre cal and gonna take AP calc next year. And also business management. Ok and thanks for the advice
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Majors do not matter. Esspecially for career paths like sports management, its so uncommon and niched. If you have a passion for sports and know it inside out, go to business school or something. Get a degree in finance or accounting and find a company that deals with sports/sports related products to work for (Nike, P&G). Then use the connections that you made during that time to leapfrog into a more managerial/consulting position within a franchise organization. (Not easy but possible)
How good is your writing? Business isnt for everyone, if you like English or journalism, you can be a newspaper or blog contributor. However, newspapers will not be around for too much longer. If you can inch your way to work for a news corportation, then you can definitely get exposure to the sports industry. Meet as many people as possible and then try to leapfrog to a more definite role within a franchise org as an advisor or PR rep. (Once agian, not easy but its a possible route)
The leapfrogs are usually known as "breaks", sometimes people will say "I hit my big break and got a chance to do this". Experience and exposure opens doors, not majors or athletic abilities (unless you are trying to be an athlete).
I think if you are passionate enough you can get into the industry. It only matters how persistent you are and how well you network. Your dad is wrong about having to be "athletic". This is business, you are not going to be on the court to play. You will probably be in the cubicle making sure you build and protect the franchise brand equity. Since you love sports, you will have above average knowledge of the game.
!!WARNING SC ANALOGY AHEAD!!
Tasteless did not just go from Highschool/College nerd to being the GOMtv commentator. No one does that shit, he had stepping stones (from WCG USA, working with DJwheat (sp?), Blizzard Invitational). Now he is covering EWSC (sp?) with Artosis. He is also not a progamer. However, he understands the game enough to determine who/what strats are good so that he can elaborate and then share it with his viewers. He has passion for the game.
Maybe life will not lead you towards a specific sports team management role. However, I do not have any doubt that if you work hard and smart, you can be in a role that lets you interact with teams/coaches/etc. Maybe your father is afraid that you might turn into an Ari Gold of the sports world, where you jetset all over to manage the team. However, if you do end up being able to work with and around sports, I think you met your career goals. Good luck and never be afraid to chase after that dream, just make sure it is flexible and lucid so that you can jump at other opportunities as they arise.
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I majored in Chemical Engineering because I asked around for what the hardest major at our university is. I was full of myself and didn't think there was anything in academics that I couldn't handle. Hindsight, I'm an idiot and pretty much only learned humility and how to cope with sleep deprivation in the past four years. I would not recommend engineering to anyone. O that's right, I'm double majoring in Biochemistry also. I always forget that because it's pretty much just a big elective compared to the rigors of engineering. Biochemistry is a lot of fun. Working as a lab tech doesn't pay exorbitant amounts, but it's really low stress and if you're on a decent project with a lot of different stuff to do, it can be immensely interesting.
As for your sports passion, I suggest don't dick around. Try to apply for managerial positions for your school's sports teams, tomorrow if possible. See if you enjoy it and if you're good at it.
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Decide your major after you get into college. Anything before that is pretty useless speculation.
Most people do this or they at least change their major from what they originally thought. But DO go to college and get your bachelors degree...no matter what it was in.
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On April 09 2009 13:28 ccou wrote:
I majored in Chemical Engineering because I asked around for what the hardest major at our university is. I was full of myself and didn't think there was anything in academics that I couldn't handle. Hindsight, I'm an idiot and pretty much only learned humility and how to cope with sleep deprivation in the past four years. I would not recommend engineering to anyone. O that's right, I'm double majoring in Biochemistry also. I always forget that because it's pretty much just a big elective compared to the rigors of engineering. Biochemistry is a lot of fun. Working as a lab tech doesn't pay exorbitant amounts, but it's really low stress and if you're on a decent project with a lot of different stuff to do, it can be immensely interesting.
what was the point of saying that, lol?
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Between my junior year of HS and now, I debated on being a lawyer, doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, teacher, fire fighter and writer. I'm only now graduating with a degree in English and journalism.
Don't declare til your second year hs college. Not worth it. I set myself back a whole year and a half because I came in as psych and decided I didn't wanna do that after some time.
Also, your dad is totally wrong about needing to be athletic lol. There's zero need for that. Just know what the hell you're talking about. Do something tangible (like, beat guy for your local ball team for the paper) to show you've got a solid grasp of the game. Having a good handle on numbers and business things would help too. Pretty sure sports management (agents and what not) encompasses some law too.
Sports (management, playing, covering) does take a lot of time. But that's for you to decide, not for your overbearing father. You will have time for your family, you just won't be working a m-f, 9-5 probably.
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On April 10 2009 01:47 Savio wrote:
Decide your major after you get into college. Anything before that is pretty useless speculation.
speak for yourself
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On April 10 2009 01:47 Savio wrote:
Decide your major after you get into college. Anything before that is pretty useless speculation.
Most people do this or they at least change their major from what they originally thought. But DO go to college and get your bachelors degree...no matter what it was in.
This.
Honestly, college courses are going to be significantly different from whatever experience you're basing your decision off of beforehand. Almost everyone who "decides" before they come to college changes their mind once they actually have a semester or two of courses. Maybe there's an advantage to having a sense of direction going in, but shoehorning yourself into a particular major before you've had the chance to try things out is incredibly stupid, especially given how likely you are to change your mind after doing so.
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You're going to get to school and change your major 5 times... and that's just going to be your first year.
Believe it or not (and I know its hard to coming out of high school) you still have a lot of growing up to do. How much have you changed since your freshman year of high school? Imagine how much more you'll change when off at college by yourself and on your own.
You really need to get there and experience life for yourself. Only then will you be able to decide what it is you want to do every day for the rest of your life...
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