As the Olympics have now come to an end, I have been able to reflect on my time in Paris and am proud to say this has been one of the best and most memorable experiences of my life. In the almost 25 years I have been on this planet, I never witnessed something so magical like the Olympics; and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of my time in France. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games had a special element to it that is not easy to describe, and I could feel the energy people had regarding the Olympics everywhere I went. People from all over the globe were so thrilled to be a part of these Olympics in Paris.
While volunteering, I was able to talk to current and former Olympians as well as guests who all shared a collective love and admiration for these Olympic Games. As someone who has now volunteered at the Olympics as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, I find myself in a unique and fortunate position. I am not sure how many people have had this special opportunity to volunteer at both events, so I am extremely grateful to have been a part of both in a span of less than two years.
Having the opportunity to explore different parts of the world while actively contributing to these various sporting events has been so amazing and I am so happy to have had these experiences so far in life. In my opinion, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will go down as one of the best in history and I think the Olympic Movement is well-positioned going into the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
I want to thank Dr. Lisa Neirotti, Professor Terrence Burns and Lisa Chazanovitz for not only the knowledge they have instilled in me throughout this course but also for the immense amount of hard work and planning that went into this. They have been so supportive throughout this process and are truly incredible people. Without their efforts, this course would not be possible. I am extremely thankful to have shared this experience with all my classmates as well and I hope to stay connected with everyone. All of you are amazing people and I am glad to have been in Paris with you during this special moment in history.
