My engage learning experience will prepare me in sports marketing by giving me the same networking opportunities and skills that I will need in my field. My engage learning is marketing, so I get practice with networking, digital content, advertisement, and social media marketing. This is very important to me because marketing has so many different jobs tied into it, such as public relations, advertising, selling, and other promotional strategies. These skills will help me in my next step in my career because my career choice and my engage learning experience are similar jobs. I chose this engage learning to give me experience with marketing and an early start on adapting those skills for my future career.

My hands on experience in sports marketing complements what I've learned in class and outside of school. It's like connecting the dots between theory and practice. Through this engaged learning experience I've been able to dive into important aspects of marketing such as networking, creating digital content, advertising, and using social media effectively. These are skills I know I'll need in my future career. Plus, marketing is a vast field with various roles like public relations, advertising, and promotion, and my engaged learning lets me explore these areas firsthand. This practical experience gives me a solid foundation to build upon as I move forward in my career journey. By choosing sports marketing as my focus, I'm not just learning about marketing; I'm also gaining insights specific to the sports industry, which is valuable in itself. Overall, this experience is helping me bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application, setting me up for success in my future endeavors in marketing.

In my engaged learning, I've been working with the dean of the university library and other marketing staff. While I'm gearing towards sports marketing, these experiences have been incredibly beneficial. My role involved tasks like creating posters, handling social media, and organizing events. Being part of these communities taught me a lot about commitment and communication. It's strengthened my beliefs and attitude towards my work. I feel my communication skills have improved greatly through these experiences, setting me up well for my next steps. Witnessing the dedication and passion of those around me has significantly influenced my attitude towards my work. These experiences have strengthened my beliefs in the power of effective marketing strategies and their impact on different audiences. Overall, it's been a valuable journey that's preparing me for my future career in marketing.

Throughout my engaged learning experience, I discovered the value of hands-on involvement in marketing efforts. Creating flyers, posters, and digital signage to advertise to students allowed me to tap into my creativity and develop new artistic skills that I hadn't explored before. One notable skill I gained was becoming proficient in using Canva, a valuable tool for designing marketing materials. Learning to navigate Canva efficiently was essential as it streamlined the design process and saved time. This skill is particularly useful for my future aspirations in marketing, where I envision myself creating ads for various campaigns and crafting engaging social media content. Additionally, through my engaged learning, I gained insights into the community I served, understanding their preferences and responses to different advertising strategies. For instance, I learned that eye-catching visuals and concise messaging are crucial for grabbing students' attention amidst their busy schedules. Overall, this experience not only expanded my skill set but also deepened my understanding of effective marketing techniques tailored to specific audiences.