Blog Post 2.
My experience with the NY Times project was a pleasant one. My group and I chose our topic to Sports. We saw sports as a topic that most people could relate to in one way or another. In addition, we saw it as a unique topic, and we were right, since no one else chose it. We did research on several levels of sports involving our local, national, and global interests in sports. We also attended a sports game which proved to be a great social and interactive experience. In addition, I felt myself form a bond not only with my group members, but with the members as my school as well. Cheering for the same team tends to do that to people.
Moreover, I am part of the swim team, which stands to be the reason that I have such a personal passion for sports. Although I never found myself interested with watching the American pastime sports, swimming has shown me my physical potential, as well as my mental endurance. I have been swimming for 5 years now, and it has led me to physical health, as well as summer occupation as a lifeguard. I plan on pursuing swimming as my passion for many years to come. Needless to say I had a special bond with the project, which was a delight to do.
