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The Experience of a Lifetime

Monday March 13, 2023

By Molly Cooper, Journalism Senior When CJC announced in Fall 2022 that a group of students would be going to Paris for an NBA game, I was very interested in attending. Basketball is one of my …
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My Experience Participating in NBA in Paris Study Abroad

Monday March 13, 2023

By Ryan Hirsh, Journalism Sophomore When I saw a flyer hanging on the bulletin board at Weimer Hall advertising a study abroad program centered around an NBA game, I knew I had to apply. As an avid …
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Making Memories On And Off The Job In Paris

Monday March 13, 2023

By Jack Meyer, Journalism Sophomore After my experience in Germany with the CJC last November, I decided to sign up for yet another week-long study abroad program. This time, we were Paris-bound to …
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Healing My Inner Child in Paris

Monday March 13, 2023

By Reighan Sheppard, Journalism Senior Studying abroad in Paris in January was the best college experience I have had thus far. As soon as I stepped off the plane, I knew I was in for a treat. Though …
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NBA in Paris: “I wish it didn’t have to end”

Monday March 13, 2023

By Jamie Goldman, Journalism Junior As I walk toward the restaurant in the hostel, I hear one of my favorite songs playing, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. It’s karaoke night, but something …
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One Week In Paris: A Life-Changing Experience

Monday March 13, 2023

By Chloe Stein, MPMT Sophomore Applying to a program like NBA in Paris can be somewhat daunting. I submitted an application to challenge myself in a new and exciting way, not necessarily to become so …
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NBA in Paris: An Experience my Younger Self Only Thought Happened in Dreams

Monday March 13, 2023

By Caroline King, Statistics Freshman When I was in 5th grade, I came home from school every day and grabbed a bowl of ice-cream and my iPad to watch the highlights from the previous night’s …
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No Metro? No Problem

Monday March 13, 2023

By Julianna Reichenbach, Journalism Senior After going to Chicago Factory, the Chicago Bulls-themed restaurant in Paris, my partner and I woke up from naps to our roommates talking about the subway …
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Paris Through My Camera Lens

Monday March 13, 2023

By Morgan Waters, Sport Management Junior Time in Paris to photograph events surrounding an NBA game? A dream come true. This study abroad experience was amazing and I would do it over again a …
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Why the NBA in Paris was so much more than basketball, crepes, and a fun time.

Monday March 13, 2023

By Imogen Barrett, Journalism Senior Traveling to Paris to cover the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons NBA game was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that impacted me both personally and …
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Combining My Passions for Sports and Travel in Paris

Monday March 13, 2023

By Thomas Cluck, Advertising, Junior Having never been to Europe, I was very excited about the opportunity to travel to the French capital with UF to cover only the second-ever NBA game in France. I …
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My First NBA Media Credential Experience

Monday March 13, 2023

By Cristina Santiago Espinet, Journalism Senior  This program was truly a surreal experience. When I landed in Paris, I went straight to the Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan to get to work. The …
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Basketball: The Global Unifier

Monday March 13, 2023

By Tyler Carmona, Journalism Senior Traveling to Paris provided me with an advanced journalistic perspective on all subjects, not just sports. Although the program spanned only a week, it truly was a …
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NBA in Paris: How Sports Connect Millions Across the Globe

Monday March 13, 2023

By Shailey Klein, Journalism Sophomore I had never been to Paris before this study abroad program. In fact, I had never even set foot in Europe. So, I had no idea what to expect, visiting a new city …
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Light, love and firsts: reflecting on Paris and a new experience like no other

Monday March 6, 2023

By Caleb Wiegandt, Journalism Junior The City of Light, the City of Love and a city of firsts. When my first-ever venture abroad began, I never thought it would have so much impact on my life.  I …
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Sports Media Education’s Evolution: Integrating Technology, Branding and Strategic Media

Thursday February 3, 2022

Sports journalism has evolved from simply including play-by-play and color commentary during a live game to incorporating more audio and visual storytelling elements. As a result, the education …
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UF Sports Media Interest Meeting

Wednesday September 1, 2021

If you were unable to make the UF Sports Media Information Meeting on Thursday, please see the information below. If you have any questions, reach out to Eric Esterline (eesterline@jou.ufl.edu) …
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Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant & Scholarship Fund

Wednesday October 14, 2020

Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit is looking to distribute scholarship money to black college undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in play-by-play sports broadcasting. A …
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Smart Phones Have Significant Impact on Sports Fans’ Behavior

Tuesday June 18, 2019

Mobile media are changing the game for entertainment, sports content, and communication. For example, according to NBA.com, the 2019 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV reached sports fans live in 215 …
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Beyond The Competition: Sports Consumption in a Game-Changing Media Landscape

Wednesday January 25, 2017

  Sports make up an enormous amount of global media consumption and are deeply ingrained in our lives. Modern technology now goes beyond the game; our mobile devices and social media accounts …