Balance game
“It’s difficult to be pursuing a degree at a high level, and it’s also difficult to be playing football at a high level,” Levis added. “Obviously in grad school, you have to do more work than in undergrad, but the program here at UK is great, and they work with us whenever we need help,” Ruffolo said. It requires diligence to keep up with schoolwork and determination to stay focused at practice.
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But the stakes are just as high when pursuing a master’s degree. The stakes are high when it comes to college football. But that doesn’t mean balancing life as a student-athlete comes easy. It's the silver lining after an unprecedented year. “When I got the extra year because of COVID, I thought it would be a great idea, and it’s all worked out really well,” Fortner, who is also pursuing a master’s degree from the College of Engineering, said. The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program focuses on analytics and data science related skills in courses through Python, Tableau and more.
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The MSF prepares students for a professional career in the finance and banking industries. The program aims to help students discover their passions and position them for success in their future careers. The MBA program is designed for young professionals, recent graduates and emerging leaders across all academic majors.
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Wilson, Luke Fortner (center) and Matthew Ruffolo (kicker) are part of the One Year MBA program, while Will Levis (quarterback) is working toward a Master’s of Science in Finance (MSF). Wilson is one of four football players pursuing a master’s degree in the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Overcome obstacles and exceed expectations - that’s what Wilson hopes to do as an athlete and as a student. “And we really want to take advantage of every opportunity that UK gives us and being part of this program is just another one of those opportunities.” “I like seeing the look on people’s faces, because obviously, there’s the stereotype of, ‘you’re just a football player,’” Quintin Wilson, center for UK Football, said.
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But what about off the field? Their successes in the classroom don’t often make the highlight reel. Their accomplishments on the field don’t go unnoticed. 23, 2021) - From every block and tackle to pass and touchdown, you’ve cheered them on.Īs a Wildcat fan, you’ve applauded and chanted along with the roaring crowd at Kroger Field as the University of Kentucky football team fights to clinch another victory.