This year I joined Broom ball with my fellow Mounties. At first I was hesitant because it was late on a Sunday night but I am so glad I did not miss this opportunity. My whole life I have been in sports and when I think about it, all of them helped me improve academically as well. They give me a way to release my stress in a productive manner and wake me up both physically and mentally, ready to focus on school. Broom ball, while not the same sport as what I played at home, gives me a sense of familiarity and comfort.