I love to be challenged in
everything I do. For me, I have always felt that it is good to keep a balance
between the mind and the body. One of the ways I do this is through Parkour.
Before I arrived at Michigan State, if anyone would have asked me if I could
imagine myself doing Parkour, my exact words would have been “you're nuts.” Just
thinking about doing most of it would make me cringe. I like both living and
staying in good health, so Parkour was not on the top of my agenda.
The
crazy thing is, when I arrived at Michigan State University my entire mindset
changed. All I saw in front of me was this new world. I wanted to try
everything and find out what exactly I like to do.
After Sparticipation, an event where all of the student clubs at MSU have tables and host info sessions, my head began to spin. There were so many different things that I found so interesting: what would I try. But then on my way out, I spotted the Parkour club. I signed up thinking “why not?”
Then one Friday I woke up and checked my email, and they sent me a practice time. I went thinking that it would be a one-time thing; but in no time I was hooked. Before I knew it I was jumping on and off of ledges and doing things that most kids would need a parental advisory for. “Don’t try this at home kids.” I loved the way I felt after and I began to do things that most people dream of doing. The interesting thing is that it was nowhere near as dangerous or impossible as it may look. There are coaches and trainers that have been doing it for years and helped me step by step, and still are. It is so much fun, and I recommend that anyone in college take full advantage of everything at their disposal; you might just find something you love. I know I did.
David
Freshman
