No the bruises all over my body are not from abuse, they are from Rugby. This year I transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. When I came here, I knew I wanted to get involved in some way. I never thought that I would join a sport's club. I haven’t played sports since my sophomore year of high school, which was four years ago. I’m not an athletic person at all. I hate running. Yes in Rugby you run a lot, but I have grown to get used to it because Rugby is so much fun.

Rugby has helped me build confidence both on and off the field. On the field, I have grown the confidence to take the ball and run with it and except that I will get tackled and possibly hurt. I still need to work on my confidence when it comes to tackling and rucking, but I will with time.

I truly believe everyone needs to try a club sport at least when they get to college. It doesn’t have to be Rugby. There are so many other sports you can try. My only suggestion is try something you have never done before. It is so much fun learning something new. Also, you get to meet some great people who I have grown to have really good friendships with. College is where you find your lifelong friends. You want to make the most out of your college experience. At the end of the day, it is important to be happy, and I am happier than I have ever been.