What sport are you most interested in launching a career within? While the decision does not have to be exclusive at this point (sports degrees are generally very versatile), this is certainly a good question to begin by asking yourself. Earning your sports degree abroad in a country that embraces your favorite sport is a good way to begin applying your studies to relevant subject matter; it’s also a great opportunity to start making connections on and off the field.

For example, travelling to Europe to earn your sports degree abroad within countries such as England, France, or Spain can be a great option if you want to apply your studies to football (soccer), the world’s most popular sport. Alternatively, studying abroad in the United States can be a great way to gain experience within Ameri-centric sports such as baseball or American football.

Other sports such as basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and aquatics are popular all over the globe. For a much different experience, why not even earn your sports degree abroad in a country such as India, where cricket and badminton reign supreme? Leaving cultural familiarity behind can be an incredible experience, and give you a much deeper insight into true international context of sport.