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Meet Kyle Kedra! Kyle is a two-time Cardinal graduate. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Geographical Information Systems with a minor in Telecommunications in 2017. He stayed at Ball State and earned his Master of Arts in Sports Administration in 2019. Kyle was a cheerleader during his time at Ball State and remains involved in BSU Athletics. Chirp Chirp!\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

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What led you to your graduate program at BSU?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was in my meteorology undergrad program, trying to become a weatherman. After my first semester of junior year and after doing some internships, I was like, I don\u2019t know if I really want to be doing this. So, instead of changing majors, I decided to finish out the program. My cheer coach had a connection to Dr. Johnson, so I was able to get connected and learn more about the sport admin program. So, I did a little research and ended up applying to grad school for the sport admin program at Ball State. I was fortunate enough to be admitted and was in the program from 2017 to 2019. It was a quick turnaround from when I decided to do grad school to being admitted.<\/p>\n

What was your proudest memory as a BSU\u00a0grad\u00a0student?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The overall program was honestly really fun. The professors are easy to talk to and connect with. We discussed current events and then did more research on those that were interesting. So I always enjoyed the classes, and my hardest class was sports law. I really appreciate working with alumni at athletic events and having a more active relationship with the sports admin program. I was able to connect with other departments, do research, and work with the professors. I\u2019d say my proudest moment is just finishing the program.<\/p>\n

How have you been able to use your graduate degree from BSU?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

After graduation, I got the opportunity to work in operations and development. I\u2019ve been able to see some different aspects of college athletics. Now I am focusing on the fundraising side in my current job (with the Ball State Foundation). I love connecting with the fans. I also get to talk sports while fundraising to help the programs be more successful and competitive. The Sports Admin program gave me the chance to experience various areas of sports, from learning about compliance to networking and fundraising. The program made it easier to create connections, especially through our professors.<\/p>\n

What advice or wisdom do you have to share with current BSU\u00a0grad\u00a0students?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you pursue your degrees and beyond, regardless of the program, I would say be serious and don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions. If you want to learn more about a specific interest you have, just reach out and ask. Often, those individuals will connect you with someone or give you advice or even just chat with you about your interests. If you have a passion for something, just get out of your comfort zone and pursue it. Or even if you\u2019re just curious about something, it doesn\u2019t hurt to reach out and do an informational interview or job shadow. If there are opportunities on the side to volunteer or get involved, jump at those chances because you don\u2019t know until you\u2019re in it if you will like it. The connections that you make can benefit you in the future.<\/p>\n

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