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Growing up surrounded by the lakes and mountains
of Montana, I knew only the laid back atmosphere
of the northwest.
Now, however, I find myself immersed in Philadelphia's
upbeat lifestyle. I can drive into the city to see
a concert, enjoy an exhibit at the museum, or catch
a major league ball game. In a couple of hours I
can be in New York City, Washington D.C. or even
the Jersey Shore.
There is no other place in the country that centers
a student in a better location. Philadelphia offers
me the type of environment I could only have experienced
before while on vacation.
As a sport management major, I've found Philadelphia
to be the perfect location to gain experience in
my field. We have major league baseball, basketball,
football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, not to mention
all the minor league and college sports in the area.
No where else would I have had the opportunity to
intern with ESPN's 2001 Summer X-Games, where I
met sports industry giants that I would only have
dreamed about back home.
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city provides a student with so many colleges to
choose from it is hard to decide where to go to
school. Luckily, I think I made the right choice.
As a senior at Widener University, I've had the
privilege of playing four years of collegiate baseball
and attending an accredited business school with
a sports management curriculum. Not only that, but
the friendships I have made here will provide me
with a lifelong link to the city.
The people of this city are like no other. I have
found them to be honest, outspoken, and loyal to
their community. Their unique character can be found
in the city's numerous traditions, from the Rocky
steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, an Irish
Pub, South Street, the neighborhood pizza and steak
shops in South Philly, to a Big Five match-up at
the Palestra.
Although my home is more than 2,000 miles away,
I now feel a strong to connection with Philadelphia
and its people. My four years in the city have provided
me not just a fantastic college education, but also
an insight into my future career.
If, like me, you are willing to try something new,
face new challenges and embrace exciting opportunities,
then Philadelphia is the place for you.
Joe Dawkins
Widener
University
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