AVID Personal Statement

As a child, I’ve been told I was quite inquisitive and creative. My imagination was just like any other child, but my pretend world was vast and extended throughout my youth, as a whole. I guess one could say that I’ve never stopped imagining. As I get closer and closer to my academic goals, I can now imagine myself as that English teacher in South Korea, or that social worker who gave a child a better life, or even a content creator who makes art films. These are all my dreams, and with some help, I will make them a reality.

Being brought up with a humble background had a lot to do with my ambition. I understand struggle, and know the feeling of inadequacy. With the image of my parents hard work and tears stained in my peripheral vision, my finish line has always been
clear. With strong work ethic and determination pumping through my blood, I’ve taken the things I do well at, seriously. My school work has always been there to help me. Whether it’s getting a step closer to the dream, or a means of therapy. My love of school has never dwindled. From the age of twelve, I’ve taken initiative in choosing classes that I feel will benefit me in the long run, such as AVID.

AVID was, perhaps the best decision I’ve made in my seventeen years of living.
Not only did this program improve my capabilities as a student, but also as a human being. I would have never found a proper label for myself. A kid who is serious about their future, able to obtain passing grades, and unique in their own way; I am an AVID student. This identity made me proud, and encouraged me keep pushing through the hurdles of my academic
career.

Surrounding myself with positive and interesting people, has also molded my personality.
My family's history and story has never failed to inspire me. My love for research and exploring, has led me to meet people who challenge me artistically and mentally. I love feeding my brain, and I enjoy making my inspiration tangible. It’s this admiration, prospective, actions, and imagination that has brought me to where I stand today. I am a highschool senior utilizing whatever they can, to get to a new altitude of a scholastic nirvana. My dreams are consisted of my family’s happiness, my own contentment, and making my day-dreams a physical thing. I’m certainly not the average person, and I think that’s a great aspect to have when rewarding unsung young
adults.