Back in Germany I used to do a lot of sports in my spare time, from table-tennis and soccer to working out at the gym and running. Doing sports is my compensation for a high workload and studying stress. Because it is the best way for me to free my mind I do sports nearly every day averaging about 12 hours a week. Therefore I am really glad that BU offers the free use of the FitRec (www.bu.edu/fitrec/) for its students. The amazing variety of sport clubs and facilities offered to us like the gym, the swimming pool, the climbing wall, table-tennis tables, squash courts, racket ball, basketball and soccer courts are like heaven for me. But unfortunately I have to study as well and to accommodate my schedule to the FitRec’s open hours. That is why I had to choose which of the sports activities I wanted to do.
In the first weeks I tried to get an overview of which activity would fit my interests and schedule and so I looked at many different activities like the table-tennis club (mainly Friday and Saturday) and several fitness courses. But in the end – as you probably expected a German to do – I decided to join a soccer club.
We first met for an open court play evening at the court and I was impressed at how many people wanted to play! I estimate there were about 50-60 people spread out along 3 courts waiting for their turn to play. During this waiting time I met many cool and open-minded people from different countries such as France, Mexico, China, Brazil, Korea, India, Bulgaria and of course the USA. We were all connected through our same passion – soccer. After playing with some of the guys and getting to know each other, I joined a team and we started to play in the BU division against other teams. The matches were 6 vs. 6 and lasted 40 minutes (2x20 min). Even though it was just an amateur tournament there were 2 referees and an advisor who coordinated the matches, which once again showed Americans’ passion for sports that I really admire!
Unfortunately, we didn’t perform very well but nevertheless I had a lot of fun, met very nice people and am now looking forward for the summer season to start.
In the first weeks I tried to get an overview of which activity would fit my interests and schedule and so I looked at many different activities like the table-tennis club (mainly Friday and Saturday) and several fitness courses. But in the end – as you probably expected a German to do – I decided to join a soccer club.
We first met for an open court play evening at the court and I was impressed at how many people wanted to play! I estimate there were about 50-60 people spread out along 3 courts waiting for their turn to play. During this waiting time I met many cool and open-minded people from different countries such as France, Mexico, China, Brazil, Korea, India, Bulgaria and of course the USA. We were all connected through our same passion – soccer. After playing with some of the guys and getting to know each other, I joined a team and we started to play in the BU division against other teams. The matches were 6 vs. 6 and lasted 40 minutes (2x20 min). Even though it was just an amateur tournament there were 2 referees and an advisor who coordinated the matches, which once again showed Americans’ passion for sports that I really admire!
Unfortunately, we didn’t perform very well but nevertheless I had a lot of fun, met very nice people and am now looking forward for the summer season to start.
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