BY: JULIA MARTINEZ, LIVING SPORT GLASGOW ‘19 ALUMNA & CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
In college, the sports industry was a sector of the events industry that immediately sparked my interest. This was due to not only my love for athletics but also the diversity in the experiences the industry allows. I was able to explore these options through a variety of volunteer opportunities and professional internships that I felt would make me a competitive candidate during my full-time job search. However, with graduation complete and many full-time job application submissions later, I eventually felt burnt out and slightly discouraged. Therefore, I altered my approach and instead began looking for opportunities that would allow for a competitive edge in a sea of job applications.
After a great deal of reflection on my career goals and even more research into what was available to recent graduates like myself, I eventually discovered Living Sport. I reviewed the official website and connected with Living Sport alumni to better understand what the program had to offer, which encouraged me to immediately apply, interview, and accept a spot with the 2019 Glasgow team. In no time, I was at the departure gate in Newark, New Jersey with 22 other sports industry students and professionals from around the United States eagerly waiting for what had become an opportunity of a lifetime.