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All About Me<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Ryana Garner. I am from the small town of King and Queen County, VA. I am 22 and currently a senior studying sport management. Sports have always been my biggest passion. I was first introduced to sports around the age of 5 when my mom signed me up for a T-ball team. And thus, my sports journey was born. Throughout elementary, middle, and high school, I played 3 sports: softball, volleyball, and basketball. I dedicated countless hours to practices, homework, and games. I always made sure to work hard and leave my mark on any court\/field I stepped on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My sports journey was suddenly ended due to COVID, which happened my junior year of high school. Sports had become an important part of my identity, and without them, I felt lost. However, when it was time to start college, I knew that my major had to be connected to sports. This was the only way I could fill the void that was missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshman year, I chose Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Management. This major did not go as planned, and I was miserable. Then, I woke up one day and decided to become a sports management major without a minor. It was probably one of the best decisions I\u2019ve ever made in my life. I have loved every minute of being an SMGT major. I have volunteered for our athletics department in facilities and operations, communications, and equipment room. Also, I volunteered at the YMCA in Greenbriar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trying to figure out a career path while being in this major has been overwhelming but exciting. Through volunteer work, I learned that I enjoy the communications side of sports. I want to become either a sports publicist or the social media manager of a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond just building a career, my biggest goal is to make a meaningful impact in the sports world. As an African American woman, I know that barriers are prevalent in this industry and how difficult it can be to break those, But I want to be an exception to that and prove that young Black women can succeed in any area of sports they set their minds to. I hope to inspire those who look like me to pursue their dreams, no matter the hardships they may face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My future is still uncertain, but I am loving the journey. As I continue to gain experience and knowledge, I am excited to see where this takes me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expectations of the Blog<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog was created by me with the help of the one of the student tutors at our E-Portfolio Center. I hope to enhancing my writing and communication skills, while being able to see my personal growth. I will be able to track my progress and reflect on my experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. Also, I hope to create an amazing digital portfolio that could potentially help me with my future career and attract future employers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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