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What's Next? Life of a Budding Caribbean Sport Professional


All of the studying, the hard work, the dedication, long hours, papers written, presentations given, leading up to that one dissertation, then to graduation to bring me to this point. What next?

To return home to a country that does not recognize the importance of sport as a profession could go down to date as one of my biggest regrets. Should I just throw my hands in the air and give up? Should I stay committed to the cause that drove me to pursue these academic qualifications and trod on? These questions still remained unanswered. Truth is, I'm an academic, to study and to continue to mould myself into the type of professional I want to be is my aim. I've been told by many that I'm too young to seek a Doctoral qualification in sport; suicide they call it, yet I press on.

I'm not too down-hearted, I still have some faith left but with each passing day and each missed opportunity, that slowly dwindles away. If I intend to stay, I have to make a way. I need to be heard, my work needs to be seen and justice for sports needs to be served! 

I'll hold on just a while longer, stay optimistic and work towards future opportunities. Eventually, something's got to give.

~Dawn~

Comments

  1. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 19:02

    Hey Dawn, don't get frustrated, I understand how you feel. I don't have a degree but I have been in sports for as long as I can remember and the people of Barbados just does not understand that sports has become the biggest thing in the world. We as the sports people must push on and continue to fly the flag for others to come. Also, I see that you are into blogging. Let me show you a fantastic way that you can monetize your blog. Inbox me, or just go to www.makemoneywithtoniad.com

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    1. Dawn-Marie Armstrong 16 October 2017 at 13:00

      Tonia, I'm just seeing this. I guess I'm 4 years too late!

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