Question: What did you think of Korea before and after your trip?

December 11, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

Lexi

Korea was a completely new experience for me. I cannot compare it to anything I have ever done before. Before leaving, I did so much research. I watched videos about Americans’ experiences traveling there. They talked about how easy it was communicating there, how kind Koreans were to Americans, how…

Question: What was your first international competition like?

December 9, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

Lexi

I’ve had foreign competitions before (World Cups), but this was my first completion in a foreign country. It was so new and exciting, but I had prepared myself mentally for the competition itself. I knew there were going to be lots of people and athletes watching and training around me,…

Question: What was your favorite story from someone at Universiade Games Korea 2015?

November 8, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

Lexi

While at the athlete’s village, there were a few activity rooms to keep the athletes entertained including a museum-like room that had fun facts about South Korea, Korean Culture, and about the games and arenas. There was one volunteer/guide in the museum who was very friendly. When the American shooting…

Question: Were There Any Notable Competitors at the Universiade Games Korea 2015?

October 23, 2015August 31, 2019 by Lexi

Lexi

Once settled in Korea and beginning preparations for training session for sport pistol, I began to observe my competitors. There were all levels of athletes there: younger, older, beginners, and plenty of very experienced shooters. One athlete that I began to watch carefully was one of China’s team members, Yuemei…