For my radio wrap, I plan on speaking with a two-sport athlete here at Baruch who is also heavily involved in a few extracurricular activities. Recently, at 19 years old, she had to get hip surgery, which was discouraging and upsetting at first. She’s a quadruplet, so playing sports made her come into her own identity. This was a massive change and challenge for Julia. Being without softball due to the pandemic, then due to surgery recovery and not being able to work out right away, it took time, but she is making her come back. She just joined cross country and feels it is helping her better prepare for next softball season.
My assignment will focus on her comeback after a major surgery during a pandemic and how despite her struggles she remained motivated to the best of her abilities.
Best,
Cristine Trimarco