Reflective Essay: Diversity In A High School Track Team

Throughout my high school years, I spent the majority of my time competing on the track team. I was immersed in diversity during the dozens of practices and meets. Just the sport itself is a metaphor of diversity. Ranging from the high jump, javelin, to one mile runs, the various competitions a member of the team could compete in were numerous. I was able to distinguish myself in the sport by choosing my own events and becoming the best I can be.
From the time I joined the team to the last year of being on the team, I have met a great deal of people from different types of backgrounds. Many of my team members differed in the way they trained but we all met at one race to showcase our running abilities. One of the most enjoyable moments come from the conversations from different runners and learning their stories about their background on a wide range of topics, ranging
Suddenly, team members looked to me for huddles and rallies through hardship. Since the team consisted of a diverse range of differing personalities and cultures, it proved to be a challenging and difficult task. I found encouragement and patience worked best in bringing the team together. Finally unifying the team towards one common goal paved the way for success during every competition we ran.
My experiences align well with Deutsche Bank’s corporate values and beliefs, of which I found partnership to be most relevant. Deutsche Bank’s commitment to fostering a diverse working environment parallels to my leadership role on a track team that consisted of members from dozens of different cultures. Only through a true commitment to diversity, where people support the differences in different activities and practices, can a performing team be found. Furthermore, as a European bank, Deutsche Bank also boasts a strong global presence, further solidifying an unwavering commitment to