Free Write: Challenges of an Internship during the World Cup

Laugh if you must but I found it tough to stay focused during the World Cup this summer. To some like myself, The World Cup represents the highest of all sporting events, easily beating out The Super Bowl, Olympics, and The World Series. During the most recent incarnation, which happens every four years, I was living and working in South Africa, a country who love soccer and get World Cup Crazy ever since they hosted it in 2010. Thanks to the time zone changes between South Africa and Brazil, the games were live after 7:00 pm to midnight, ideal for those who were working 9-5. I'd meet up with friends on Long Street (Cape Town's version of Bourbon Avenue in New Orleans) for drinks and to watch the games. Much later on I'd taxi home and prepare for the next day of work but after four weeks of games it began to take a toll. Not that I'm complaining, I love the World Cup and can't wait for the next one in 2018 in Russia.