Reflection

What did you enjoy about this project?

I really enjoyed the interview process. It was exciting to see the players and coaches relive the experience—an experience which I'm sure was a major highlight of their Trinity experiences.

What surprised you about this project?

I was surprised at the number of supplementary resources available for the research. There were several articles which recounted and discussed the Championship. These proved invaluable to my own understanding of the event. 

What was the most challenging aspect of the project, and how did you manage it?

I had a hard time approaching the project initially. I was unsure which topic I wanted to pursue, and once I had chosen I was unsure of where to begin my research. It turned out that the best place to start was with the players and coaches themselves.

If you could start over, what would you do differently?

I wish I had begun this process much earlier on. I didn't allow myself as much time to dedicate to the project as I should have.

What did you learn about history and/or the historical process through this project?

History is best delivered through a cohesive scope of first-hand experiences, in my opinion. If you've only heard the story once, then you don't have a narrative. However, once you have heard it several times from several different perspectives, you can get closer to the honest history. 

What did you learn through this project that can be applied to life outside the classroom?

I've had some great experiences in interviews, and I'd like to take the communicative skills I've cultivated with me into the future. I've learned a lot about time-management, and I've gained a sense of responsibility to the agents of history: I really wanted to do the players and coaches a service with this project.