I will bring in what majority students have brought, into Rice University: excellent performance in academics as well as sports such as Cross Country and Track. The thing that makes my experiences unique is the obstacles I have overcome into this position. The conflicts I had faced were not being able to speak English and adapt to the American culture as quick as I could when I arrived here. Not being able to speak English negatively affected my academic progress. But after seeing how I was going down hill at a very fast pace because of not knowing the english language, I told myself I will not let this break me. I started reading books and writing more because I wanted to strive to be successful no matter what. Reading books and writing short stories helped me learn english as well as raise my grade too. I saw a drastic increase in my performance in class. I started receiving B honor rolls with classmates and then by the end of the year I was the only student who was getting A & B honor roll. My classmates were shocked on what I have accomplished. So now I tell myself, if I can overcome one of the hardest obstacles which was not being able to speak the English …show more content…
I joined track, UIL, and Cross Country. When I joined Track I was not as fast as my members. Whenever we practice they would leave and no matter what the distance was I never gave up nm, I believed it was possible no matter what happens. When the year finished I practiced hard over the summer so I could join the cross country team and show my teammates that I could be as fast as they are. I joined the team and managed to be the third fastest runner of the team. I was proud of myself but I did not let pride distract me from practicing harder so I continued practicing until I could become the fastest. By the second semester I became the fastest runner as well as the captain of the team until
Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) has an established community living agreement, which directs all its members on how to carry themselves within the institution’s environment, as well as in the community. The institution’s mission is to offer higher education within a Christian community where character is modeled and transformed to express Christian faith. Students who join the institution are expected to maintain good conducts, which are guided by the Holy Spirit.
A true scholar is one who is able to extract from a learning experience, a holistic and well-rounded interpretation and a world view. Enrollment at GCU, presents the student with an opportunity to pursue that ideal. With the embodiment of the four pillars offered; “academic advancement, Christian camaraderie, extracurricular excellence and wellness and well-being”, (Grand Canyon University, n.d.), one is given the best opportunity to become an even more well-rounded individual. This is what makes the difference by comparison to a non-faith-based university; a belief and a system that operates on the premise that a “quality education coexists with faith in the 21st century” (Grand Canyon University, n.d.). Here, there is a focus on delving
Walden University prides itself on helping students accomplish their goals, and providing the necessary resources to succeed. The interconnection between Walden, my colleagues and myself, are all of equal value because one cannot properly function without the other. Therefore, when all three parts are simultaneously collaborating, it creates a harmonious equation for victory. Being able to find out and navigate the resources available through Walden, developing a positive and collaborative relationship with my peers, and being able to excel in an online work environment appropriately is the formula I need to achieve ultimate success.
When I first joined cross country I was not fast nor a runner. I was one of the slowest people on the team, but I wanted to get faster and I was determined to improve. Some days we would do a hills workout and I would get to the top of the longest hill and think, “I could just run back to Armstrong right now and be done”. But then, I thought about how if I did another hill, I would get better and some time during a race when there was a big hill I would look at it like it’s nothing. I could go up the hill easily and pass a couple girls. So I would do another hill. Then the next time we did hills I rememberd how many I did the last time and pushed myself to do one more. Through that cross country showed me that I could be faster and tougher than I thought I was if I put in the effort and want it
Towson University is committed to academic excellence by providing an environment that fosters appreciation for diversity and where creativity and critical thinking are honed for success. These attributes are fundamental to who I am and I believe that my communication and leadership skills will allow me to grow and contribute to the overall experience at Towson University. To support this view I am sharing a story of experiences underpinning important aspects of me that align with the values of Towson University.
I believe each and every student is capable of learning and achieving academic success, however some children require individualized support to ensure their success. A strength I posses that supports high academic expectations for all Houston ISD students is my ability to motivate and empower young children of all types to want to be successful. I am committed to creating a classroom culture where high expectations are set and most importantly constantly communicated to students. I have the ability to lead and differentiate engaging lessons where the diverse learning needs of all students are supported. I am a teacher that believes high academic expectations will be met when lessons are presented in a way that suits all learning styles. I use classroom management strategies to set students up for success.
I have always been told that I got blessed with my genes. Everything I do athletically just comes natural to me. I have had the opportunity to play multiple sports whom of which I have had success in. In all of the sports I’ve participated in I have loved soccer the most and track is just the most natural sport for me. I’ve played soccer for over half of my young life. Soccer just makes me happy when I play. I have also been blessed by being average at soccer too. I didn’t do well my 9th grade season so coming into being a Sophomore I wanted to change that. I worked hard in the off-season and I became a varsity Captain and I finished the season 3rd in the area for assist and was a 2nd team All-District player. I was proud of myself but i knew I didn’t give it everything I had.
When I was seven, I had to witness my older brother be kicked out of the house. This was such a traumatizing experience because my older brother was my role model. Additionally, as a young child, my little sister and I were frequently home alone due to my parents always working double shifts. Thus, once my brother left, I had to take on his responsibilities; consequently, I learned how to be a leader at a young age. This experience has allowed me to develop values such as excellence, leadership, truth and service that will contribute to the vision and legacy of Howard University.
I would like to start off this letter of appeal by thanking you for the opportunity to explain my past mistakes and outline my plans for improvement in upcoming semesters.
I never imagined myself transferring, it just wasn’t part of my plan, and habitually when transformation or transitioning occur, I adapt. Usually. As my reserved personality highlights, I’ve never been one to take extraordinary risks or be bold when something isn’t quite right. But during this first year of my college experience, being bold is becoming more substantial to my success.
I spent six years on studying in the United Stated, and I am finally earning my first degree in August. I started my college in Philadelphia in 2009, and I transferred to the Palomar College in 2010. I majored in per-nursing and spent three years on studying in the Palomar College. I completed fail my freshman year and my GPA was 1.7. However, I improved myself and gain 3.95 GPA in the Palomar College. I was very proud of myself about my achievement and believed that I will definitely get into the nursing program in CSUSM. I transferred to Cal State San Marcos in 2013; however, I was rejected by the nursing school. Therefore, I had to switch my major to kinesiology, which I knew nothing about. I was very depressed when I first started my
I was a late-comer to athletics. So when the distance coach recruited me in tenth grade, it was a pleasant surprise to be half decent. I was deemed the most improved cross country runner in the nation, dropping six minutes for a 4K, landing me in my first state race. I have since been a contributing part of my varsity team. I have been All-Conference and All-Section for the past three years. This past year, my cross country team won state and nationals. I, myself, was runner-up in the team division at nationals. In Track and Field, I also competed at state. Running has become a huge part of my life, teaching me many lessons, especially that there is always room for
While an undergraduate at The Ohio State University I was very active in school clubs and recreational sports. I was the Vice President of the Portuguese Club and was a member of the Promotions team for the local radio station. I volunteered at a dog shelter and with foster boys living in a group home. I was also a trip leader in university and led a group of seven university students to Atlanta, GA to work with teenagers in a low-performing school. This involved handling the budget and activities for the group. I enjoy volunteering and doing extra activities to make university life more well-rounded.
After a strong winter season, breaking all of my personal records from the previous season, it was evident that this was the time. I would practice every day past the point of exhaustion, past the point of pain and past what I thought my body could every do. However, success would not come immediately due to a twisted ankle that forced me to take off the first meet of the season. But in missing the first meet, it fueled my fire and came out onto the next meet ready to go, and it translated to success. Breaking all of my personal records in the first meet, I knew that this was the year to complete my goals from 7th grade. Quickly achieving all of the times I never thought to be possible, there was still the ultimate goal of breaking a school record. The season was nearing its end, and my relay and I had come close, but had not broken the record. Plagued by injury, my relay had its last chance to meet the goal of breaking the record, and the stage could not have been greater: the state championship meet. But luck was on our side, and I executed a perfect start which propelled us into an early lead, and led to my relay and I placing 5th in the state, and breaking the school record by almost a second. I had achieved my 7th grade goal, not by being good, but the luck of my team and I all being healthy at the same time, shooting out of the blocks,
I had no experience as a runner nor did I have the form. This did not phase me however. That year I promised myself to push through all the six mile runs, sore legs, gnarly blisters, and at times, lack of oxygen. At every meet and speed workout practice I pushed myself further and further. I set a goal every time I kicked off from the starting line and never let myself get discouraged when I failed. By my senior year, I was the fourth fastest runner on varsity. That year our varsity team won the district meet, which qualified us to run in the 2016 state meet in Oregon. The transformation over the years were evident. My determination to accomplish my goal of becoming a faster runner was complete. If I had simply just given up that first day of practice, I wouldn't have ran along side of the fastest runners in Oregon or have met the multitude of people that are now my closest friends. Having a goal sets one up for a challenge, whether it being physically or mentally, goals keep us active and thinking in more ways than one. Still, if someone has self-control, confidence, and a goal, they are still not complete.