AES Engineering Scholarship Essay It’s the triumphs as well as the defeats, that I will remember most about my life when I look back in thirty years. If I can look back and say, “I didn’t think I could ever accomplish this, but I gave it my all.” Pursuing the next challenge along with being a well-rounded, compassionate person will allow me to consider my life a success in thirty years. Nothing in my life emulates this attitude towards what I will consider a success, in terms of pushing my limits, in thirty years, than my current pursuit of collegiate level sports. I have played basketball all my life, but I have never been phenomenal. I was the worst on the team my freshman year of high school. My freshman class had about twenty guys on the team; by the time my senior year came around I was the only senior on the team. I went from sitting third team bench to starting varsity star player. I consider …show more content…
I will consider it a failure in thirty years if I am not a well-rounded person. What do I mean by a ‘well-rounded’ person? I define being well rounded, as not sacrificing important parts of my life for another important part of my life. Case in point, I graduated my senior year of high school second-in-class and going on to study engineering. I didn’t sacrifice my schooling for my sports. Neither did I give up being a good person. I have volunteered by packing food for the poor, tutoring at-risk kids in my school, along with other endeavors. So what do I give up to do all this? I give up the non-essential, non-productive parts of life. I don’t waste time surfing the internet, nor do I spend time longing to be someone else on social media. Too many people that I know waste numerous hours a day gawking and wishing at the accomplishments of others. If I can continue being a well-rounded person as I strive to be the best I can be. I will consider that a
Throughout high school I have dreamed of having the opportunity to attend Indiana University. I have a true passion for babies. I love to learn how babies are developed and how they become such an amazing part of the world. Therefore, I would like to apply to Indiana University and pursue a degree in Pediatric Nursing. I would love to be able to deliver babies and deliver new life into this earth. There are several opportunities available for me to get involved with new leadership opportunities. I want to be able to be a leader for all age groups.
A global citizen is that who is willing to use its voice and knowledge to make a change. No one would ever be able to make a change in just one day, it is something that takes time and devotion. I’m really interested in diversity and I’m seeking to what is my role is as a world citizen. The fact that I’m searching for an international education is the proof of my desire to establish myself as a global citizen and my interest in the world issues.
Growing up, from the time I started my first day of class until walking across my hometowns football field to receive my diploma I never had thought that I let something define the person that I have become today. However, being presented with this essay I have come to the realization that football has defined me as a person. I don’t mean to say that the sport has had this much of an impact on me, I’d rather like to think that the memories associated with the sport has made an everlasting impact on my life.
As I sit in Strozier Library at Florida State University putting the finish touches on this paper, I realize all of the events that have brought me up to this point. I’m thankful for my family’s constant catechizing of FSU because I realize I made the right choice; this is where I’m meant to be. From the football games to my cousin’s graduation I’m glad to be a part of a family legacy and look forward to continuing it with my own children.
I decided that I wanted to play a sport, I chose volleyball. Most of my friends played the sport so it wasn't hard for me to adjust and make new friends. Becoming a student athlete was a big adjustment for me, I could no longer float through my classes but I need to excel. And that's exactly what I did. For the first time in my high school career I made not only honor roll, but principal’s honor roll. For the first time my mom was proud of my report card, that made me even more proud. From then on I knew I wanted nothing less than what I earned, good grades and a proud family. From my decision to chose to become a student athlete not only make me work harder but, be great at everything I put my mind to. I had motivation to stay successful, to stay eligible. Three years ago if you were to ask me where I thought I would be my senior year, I probably would have told you low level classes barely making it by. Now here I am today excelling in my education preparing to take the next step in my future, college. Even if we don’t understand why we go through them, we have to be willing to let our obstacles become out
...lings that overcame me: it was the first time I felt as though I was important, the first time I felt as though I was a scholar, and most importantly, the first time I felt as though I belonged. I want to be an active voice on campus and in the classrooms; I want to be a role model to the diverse student body; I want to branch out with the opportunity given by GS; and most of all, I want to grow into the leader I dream to become.
Sunday, January 28, 2018. I wrote this personal narrative based on my past, thinking that I've already been through… well, I've come to realize, more like to admit, that I've lived my day to day life doing what others say. Tired of sports and the urge to reenter the school band has made me aware that I'm going down the path that's not going to leading to happiness. Knowing I have the power, the diligence, the will, and the time to change this. Therefore I will, by completing this year’s track season, and getting my letterman for running track. Using this as a memento to never forget the times I took the actions of others and none for myself. Starting my junior year, I will not do any sports. Only focusing on my goal, which is to be on a musical skill level that suits me. Knowing what I want to be, I need not worry about others opinions, yet the opinions of my
I’m tired of looking at the next person and wishing I was in their position. I’m tired of making excuses and pitying myself while letting opportunities slip away. From this moment onward, I am throwing away self doubt in order to take the coming steps in my life at Rutgers University. A Rutgers degree would not only mean a top tier education from one of the best schools in the world, more importantly, it would give me stability and a platform to go after my dreams. Through adversity and personal struggle after graduating high school in 2015, I have made an effort to never take opportunity lightly again. As a transfer student, It would be a humbling experience to learn new concepts and ideas while connecting with the diverse student
The start of the 2002 track season found me concerned with how I would perform. After a disastrous bout with mononucleosis ended my freshmen track season, the fear of failure weighed heavily on my mind. I set a goal for myself in order to maintain focus and to push myself like nothing else would. My goal for my sophomore track season was to become a state champion in the 100 meter hurdles. I worked hard everyday at practice and went the extra mile, like running every Sunday, to be just that much closer to reaching my goal. The thought of standing highest on the podium in the center of the field, surrounded by hundreds of spectators, overcame my thoughts of complaining every time we had a hard workout. When I closed my eyes, I pictured myself waiting in anticipation as other competitors names were called out, one by one, until finally, the booming voice announced over the loudspeaker, "...and in first place, your 2002 100 meter hurdle champion, from Hotchkiss, Connie Dawson." It was visions like these that drove me to work harder everyday.
Even as a kid I was obsesed with becoming a scientist. I was always hoping that someday I would be on the front lines of science, making important disoveries. Not knowing what I wanted to do or where to go always frightened me, but this research should clear my mind for colleges. I wanted to study Caltech not only because I have finatial aid there, but mostly because of the high standards in their physics program. Caltech is where creative and intellegent studnets go to expand their minds, and become leaders of the next generation of scientists.
As you grow up, your dreams change. You experience many different situations that impact your life in positive and negative ways. My whole life my future careers, goals, and dreams have never completely been the same, but one thing that has always stayed is my desire to be successful in whatever I do in life. I believe that this scholarship will help me to do just that. Jack Robbins believed destiny to be a choice and not something left up to chance.
How far will we push ourselves until we can’t do it anymore? They’re very deep questions to think about at 6AM while running up on the track but it’s all I could think about. Every day we face challenges that test us, and make us decide on pushing through or giving up. When we make a goal for ourselves, whether it's to become successful in a job, to run a marathon, or to just graduate we do all we can to finish that goal and not just stop there, we will continue to make and complete goals for the rest of our life. Never settling for being average and only striving for
However, that was not the end of my day. After collecting my award for getting second in my age group, I then drove 30 minutes and competed in multiple events at the Science Olympiad State Competition. After I got home, more than 12 hours after I left that morning, I had run 26.2 miles, and competed in one of the premier scientific competitions in the state. It was at that moment I realized just how much I could do. To run a marathon is an extraordinary feat on its own, and to compete in the State Science Olympiad Competition is an honor, to do both in the same day is a first. It was a great moment of realization for me, seeing that when I put my mind to something, I could do something that no one thought I (or anyone) could do. This self-conquering became apparent in my 7th cross country season. I had overcome the mental barriers, and I set goals and because of my motivation, I was able to shave more than 2 minutes off my 5k personal best (a hefty feat) and join the varsity team in winning Regionals and competing in the Colorado State Cross Country Championship, something that would’ve been almost unbelievable to me freshman year. But more important than my improvement in running because of my self-conquering, was my realization of the importance of others
We all have a sanctuary, be it a favorite book or song, or a special, private spot by the river. My sanctuary is somewhat unique, given that so few people are fortunate enough to have it. It is 5'2" with warm hazel eyes, a gentle smile, and the most beautiful soul I have encountered in my eighteen years of life. I call her Nona.
Fortunately, life has taught me that it is better to rely on studying, practice, and God rather than your own intelligence, athletic skill, or luck. No matter what area of life, success takes a little bit of hard work. The many people and events I’ve encountered throughout my years have “provided a sound basis for my attitudes and conduct from that day to this.”