This photo was taken when my NBB class went to attend the national rugby final at Stade de France. While I was unfamiliar with the sport, the environment was electric and it was fun to see such a high profile game at this famous stadium. This excursion tied back to my NBB 402 class’s focus on the impact concussions can have on the human brain over time. Specifically, it has been shown that rugby players have nearly 9 head impacts per match and that individuals in this population are at higher risk for neurodegenerative disorders. This experience helped me contextualize the paper we were reading in class and understand how concussions are impacting real people.