Resilience is when one is faced with a trauma‚ tragedy‚ threat‚ or any difficult time and is able to overcome and bounce back up from that difficult experience. Being resilient‚ which is one out of a number of steps to take to overcome any obstacle‚ is an ongoing process that takes time‚ commitment‚ and patience. It involves spending time with loved ones and helping not only them but yourself‚ or just getting through it by being strong. Approximately‚ two years ago on March 23‚ 2014‚ I was New York
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“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” –Henry David Thoreau Two long-term goals I have set for myself are to reach my full potential and make this world we live in a better place. As a military child I feel that I have a debt to repay to my parents and to my country. Attending the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) will grant me the opportunity to make my dreams and goals a reality. The USCGA would help me further develop as a
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I am applying for admission to the DMA program at the University of Iowa School of Music for the purpose of equipping myself with a holistic understanding of piano performance. Since I have a great interest in music‚ I am looking forward to exploring new ways of looking at piano study. Moreover‚ the University of Iowa is one of the top universities in the United States‚ not only with its outstanding faculty but also its remarkable alumni all around the world. I was attracted to music at a young
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I chose to major in Earth Sciences because of my passion for meteorology‚ astronomy‚ and geology. From a young age I realized I was interested in the weather and wanted to learn as much as I could about it. My interest in astronomy and geology did not begin until my 11th and 12th grade years of high school. It was when I took classes over them that I realized I am interested in them too. Although my interest in astronomy and geology only started recently I am no less dedicated to learning about them
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I have been raised by parents that believe in my potential to create positive change in the world‚ and that cultivate my desire to help people on a global level. My upbringing was the genesis of my ambition‚ but the growth of my specific interest in political science stems from my experience as a translator in Honduras. Until then‚ I was I didn’t realize how much power one’s voice carries. Without the power to speak out‚ people are defenseless‚ and as Euripides described‚ “It is slavery‚ not to speak
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My high school years have been jam packed with many life lesson experiences. They range from beauty pageants to TARC rocketry nationals in Washington‚ DC to Cheerleading to Track to FBLA to FFA . One organization has stood out to me the most. I have found that my participation in the FFA program has helped me grow and become the person I am today. FFA. When some people hear those three letters they might think what does that mean or that’s just a bunch of rednecks getting together to talk about
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I am most comfortable and feel like myself when I am around my friends and family who truly understand me. I am a serious and mature young woman whenever I am not around them but I can sincerely say they bring out the best in me. At first glance‚ as I mentioned before‚ I can be serious or quiet but it doesn’t take me a while to adapt with new people. Therefore‚ I believe that I will succeed as a Pediatrician or any health care area with children. I am more easily adapted to them since they are younger
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As I look at my three years here at SCA thus far‚ I have come to realize how much I have grown as a student physically‚ spiritually‚ socially and of course‚ academically. I have grown into a young woman who dedicates most of her hours and youth learning and looking for various outlets that can be used to help foster her growth. Most days are spent reading books or articles‚ playing games which encourage stability while strengthening all aspects that my character is comprised of and listening to
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Veterinarians are stewards of animal welfare who have compassion‚ patience‚ dedication and are active members of the community. Through my volunteer experiences‚ I have learned that veterinary medicine is a unique field that encompasses not only the interaction with animals‚ but where you also get to educate their owners. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to volunteer at Harmony Farms‚ Inc.‚ Horses for the Handicap‚ for several years and there is where I fell in love with horses
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I believe that the secret to a fulfilling occupation is to find a profession which fulfils both academic interests‚ and also can offer the fulfilment of a clear sense of purpose. In my occasion‚ this would involve me to follow a career with a strong scientific aspect to the work‚ as I have always been inspired by the fields of chemistry and biology‚ with the task of helping people on a day-to-day basis. Through being involved in various work experience placements within the Optometry sector‚ I have
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