Blog tagged as sports

The Rise of E-Sports

By Reid

E-Sports aren't going away, and it's time we start embracing it

In my line of work, you get to see a lot of college campuses. It’s one of my favorite aspects of the job because it lets me indulge in my vice of travel, and my wife doesn’t hate the excuse to get out of the office either. On one of my r...
06.27.22 10:30 AM - Comment(s)
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The Hidden Cost of Transferring Schools

By Reid

The transfer portal has glorified transfer opportunities, but is it always the right choice?

College is a great investment. As the Frugal Athlete himself once told me, college is considered a “good debt” because the potential return on investment is much higher than the initial cost. I agree entirely...
06.20.22 12:00 PM - Comment(s)
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Top 5 Financial Tips and Tools for College Bound Athletes

By Reid

This article was written by a guest contributor, Amobi Okugo. Amobi is the founder of A Frugal Athlete, an online financial media platform that promotes prudent financial practices and smart career decisions amongst professional athletes and student-athletes.

As a high school student-athlete, there ...
06.13.22 12:00 PM - Comment(s)
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Five Parent Pitfalls During College Selection

By Reid

Parents Know Best Until They Don't.

In a recent report from Inside Higher Ed, a survey of roughly 5,000 high school graduates showed an increase in parental influence on college decisions. Almost certainly caused by the pandemic, parents’ opinions and influence on the college decision has become a mu...
06.06.22 11:00 AM - Comment(s)
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My Classmate Ricky Williams

By Reid

In celebration of athletes going back to finish college, I want to share my own experience with a college legend

I graduated from the University of Texas in 2015. By junior year, my class sizes were roughly 15-20 kids. I knew most of the other students in my program. Despite the 50,000 student popula...
05.30.22 12:00 PM - Comment(s)
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