May 24th, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last night I had the privilege to attend the Ulster University Sports Union Colours Award banquet hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast. It was an elegant night to show appreciation for all the athletes, coaches, administrators and everyone involved in such a successful sports year for all of Ulster University’s sports teams and clubs. The night started with a classy champagne reception and was followed by a delicious three-course meal. A UUJ alumnus, and also a UK TV star from the show The Apprentice, was the guest speaker. He talked about how sport was his passport through life. How it created a path for him through academia and also through his future business careers. I could really relate to this idea as sport being a passport. Sport has literally gotten me quite a few more stamps in my passport this year J. Sport has given me this unique opportunity to spend this year challenging myself in new ways and growing as a person. The skills I’ve gained from basketball have never been more clearly relatable to everyday things in my life; communication skills, teamwork, sacrifice, hard work, dedication, pain, happiness. This list can go on and on. It was an honor to be recognized by Ulster University and receive a Full Colour award, “awarded to an individual who has consistently attained a high standard of performance and excellence whilst representing the University.”
