This past weekend APIA clusters from around the DC area gathered at the Naval Academy in Annapolis for a football game – Navy vs Tulsa. Navy won 42 – 40. For many of the girls, it was their very first football game! Here are the thoughts of four young women who were at their very first game!

“I love how Americans make their love for football be more than just a game. Everyone has a team that represents themselves. – their state or their alma mater. Passion, proud, tradition and rivalries are some of the reasons why I got really excited watching a sport that I still don’t know all of the rules, but I wanna dedicate some of my time to learn about. Navy vs Tulsa was my first football game and I can tell how much it’s impressive, their love and being Navy! Once their team got a score, the Navy Academy had to do some push-ups in dedication. They were supporting, singing, dancing and vibrating all the time. During the break, the cheerleaders along with the band got in formation of the USA initials in order to show the proud of being an American.”                 – Brazilian au pair

“It’s always good to see how Americans come together when it comes down to sport. It’s like for a minute they forget all their differences to enjoy the game. I love the unity.” – South African au pair

“It’s totally different in my country, they are happy, enjoy the game and sing. In Brazil they just say bad words and fighting. I really liked to watch the game. I hope I can go again! -Brazilian au pair.

“The feeling to be there because the crowd  was really motivated so it was good to see that, how American people enjoy football!”     -Spanish au pair

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