What is there to do on a boring summer day? Being a teenager in Northwest Arkansas may not have that many options, but for me, I have the University of Arkansas’ recreational center. Many diverse people from all around the world join together to play different sporting activities. Every time I have the pleasure of going to the HPER, for any reason, it is always an enjoyable experience. All elements of the HPER, the people, the activities and the overall experience are like no other.
The best part of the HPER is the people. Meeting, greeting, and conversing with the staff and college students are consistently interesting and educational. Learning a person’s aspirations, as well as their history, is a great opportunity to learn new ideas and strengthen, or weaken, any preconceptions I have about college. One of the best parts is how friendly everyone is. For instance, I played racquetball with Michael Bernal, the shortstop for the Razorback baseball team. He literally walked up to me and asked if I wanted to play. I was star struck for a second and quickly agreed. Though I may not have won, it was an extremely memorable experience. To be …show more content…
As school is becoming more difficult and life in the real world is more evident of its struggle, I have come to realize the importance of the HPER building from any other establishment in the University. I am eternally grateful for the footprint left behind on my personality by all the little conversations I have ever had with all the college students I have had the pleasure of socializing with. One day, the Razorbacks will get a new recreational center but until then, I will enjoy every last day of being a part of the
The best part of the HPER is the people. Meeting, greeting, and conversing with the staff and college students are consistently interesting and educational. Learning a person’s aspirations, as well as their history, is a great opportunity to learn new ideas and strengthen, or weaken, any preconceptions I have about college. One of the best parts is how friendly everyone is. For instance, I played racquetball with Michael Bernal, the shortstop for the Razorback baseball team. He literally walked up to me and asked if I wanted to play. I was star struck for a second and quickly agreed. Though I may not have won, it was an extremely memorable experience. To be …show more content…
As school is becoming more difficult and life in the real world is more evident of its struggle, I have come to realize the importance of the HPER building from any other establishment in the University. I am eternally grateful for the footprint left behind on my personality by all the little conversations I have ever had with all the college students I have had the pleasure of socializing with. One day, the Razorbacks will get a new recreational center but until then, I will enjoy every last day of being a part of the