Honor Society® member
Courtney Carson
Bi-Monthly Blog Writer at Eventing Nation
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Journalism, Sports Media Writing
- Class of 2015
- Cobden, IL
Member since December 2014
About
Hi, my name is Courtney Carson. I am an avid equestrian and athlete who thoroughly enjoys reading and writing. I have competed at the international level in 3-day eventing and completed a certification program through the Master's of Fox Hound Association to become a Professional fox hunter. I made the decision in July 2014 to return to college and finish my Bachelors degree in Journalism, focusing in Sports Media Writing and Photojournalism. I enjoy football, baseball, and hockey in addition to equestrian sports. I run a 6 stall farm, competing and training horses for resale, as well as assisting in public relations for my friend who is a professional athlete. I enjoy meeting new people and having intellectual conversations, as well as learning about new and different things.
Education
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Journalism/Sociology
2014 – 2015
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Hollins University
BioChemsitry/Mathematics
2009 – 2010
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My dream job would be to work for ESPN or another major sports network in hopes of gaining more national recognition for equestrian sports. I hope to receive an internship with The Chronicle of the Horse upon graduating and would like to explore the options of working for strictly an equestrian publication or major sports team.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in pursuing my Master's degree in Journalism after dipping my toes into the working world.
- Outside the classroom
Reading, Writing, Running, Competing/Training Horses, Watching Sports
Experience
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Bi-Monthly Blog Writer
Eventing Nation
Feb 2014 – Dec 2015
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Farm Manager
Lone Creek Ranch
Apr 2011 – Dec 2015
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Working Student
Surefire Eventing
Jan 2011 – Apr 2011
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Working Student/Assistant Trainer
Sandy River Equestrian Center
Apr 2010 – Dec 2010
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
