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Florida Personal Statement

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1. WHY UF?
I choose to attend the University of Florida for the culture of community that exists on the campus. The University of Florida has always been a school that wants its students to succeed, but what is the most interesting aspect is that the students push each other together to achieve their goals. We live in a society where it is a "Man vs Man" world and that only one can succeed. Here at the University of Florida, we challenge those social norms and try to create a pathway that fits for everyone. Here, we just don't have dreams, because as gators, we make those dreams plans and those plans into reality. Being able to accomplish or do something that makes your life fulfilling is what made me want to come to the University of Florida and continue to give back to the place that gave me the chance to improve myself and help others improve too.

2. HOW DO YOU GO BOLD?
I go bold by pushing myself to do actions that might be outside of my comfort zone to achieve my goals. An example of this was when I decided to apply to be a US Senate Page. When I was growing up, I was reserved and didn’t typically start …show more content…

Although my parents graduated from a small college in Miami, they recognized what it would mean to be a Gator and attend the University of Florida. They told me that when you are a Gator, you are more than just a member of the school, you are a part of a family and a nation of people who I would create lifetime bonds with. Additionally, they also told me that being a Gator is not just doing the “chomp” and going crazy at the football games, but living a life that can impact others in profound ways. Through the Florida Cicerones, I hope to inspire and educate students who might be interested in the University of Florida and that being a Gator is a lifestyle you live and carry with you forever, not just a short 4-year

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