Pursuing a higher education requires the student to accept the responsibility to putting in the work it takes to earn a degree. Aaron Randle, is a former football player and now a coach who knew Southern Nazarene University was the school best suited for the goals he set for himself when entering college.
“SNU’s mission statement and the branding behind the school itself was a calling to me, with it being a more community centered college and classes being more hands on and inviting. I enjoyed my time here with people who genuinely care about others’ success, and that’s why I chose SNU, due to the sense of togetherness throughout the entire campus,” said Randle.
Earning a master’s degree in Exercise Science program will set Randle on the life path he wants and help land a career as a professional in the workforce.
“The exercise program here is exciting, not just due to the material, but the staff that works with us students genuinely have such a deep passion for what they’re teaching. We have people who have careers, who step out of their path to come land some knowledge on us, and that’s unique to me because being able to learn from someone who’s living what they teach is much easier to follow,” said Randle.
Working in the field of exercise science is a calling for Randle.
“Really understand what I wanted to do with my degree didn’t come easy, as I followed in my mom’s path first pursuing nursing as an incoming freshman. Through my first year of college with football and learning more about myself and where I felt my calling was, I turned to exercise science to push forth the envelope of working with others in development of a healthier lifestyle,” Randle said. “I want to coach at the 12-18 age range where the most development in my opinion comes for an athlete trying to pursue the next level. I also want to pursue my own business within the next five years for personal training through commercial gyms or even private gyms, anywhere with a sense of community is where I feel I’ll fit right in.”
Randle offers this advice to anyone considering a degree program at SNU.
“For those considering SNU to be a potential destination for your education, I’d say come here! Come around the community and see how things work around here. SNU is going to be a place that offers education and full community support through whatever hardships you may face, so if you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself, SNU is that place,” said Randle.
