Studying abroad in Florence, Italy, this past semester inspired me to further immerse myself into new cultures globally. With that being said, I was fortunate to discover and embrace an opportunity this summer to volunteer in a small community outside of Cape Town, South Africa, where I could put my sports interests and communication skills to work.
Through this volunteer experience, I worked with underprivileged children in less fortunate schools. I acted as a sports development mentor while introducing games, activities, and learning opportunities. As I am working as an intern for the Worcester Red Sox this summer, I wanted to tie together these two opportunities. I want to thank the WooSox for their generosity and support in furthering my experience with their donations. These two weeks were life-changing, and I am so grateful to have been able to do this.