So I sort of lucked out. All of the colleges I wanted to apply for just had me do either a short, 200 word essay or a personal statements. (Woot, woot!) In-light of the idea that this blog will be turned into a book, I decided to share them so I have them to look back on when I'm old, crippled, and read everything else moderately interesting.
| Describe a setback you have encountered in your life. Explain how you have handled the situation and what you have learned from it/also used for personal statements. |
In the eighth grade I recognized for the first time the kind of education I wanted, and needed. Even more, I realized that the education I was receiving did not measure up. Therefore, I decided to take my education into my own hands. I researched the options available to me, and decided that I would home-school myself. I found a mentor, attended two classes at a local private high school and used the rest of my time studying literature and history, and taking an online course. After that, I went back to the drawing board to figure out what I wanted to do for my following year of high school. I decided first on a performing arts school, because of its excellent reputation and outstanding orchestra program. But I soon found that I needed more , so I was once again back at the drawing board. After nine months of searching, I found a school that was perfect for me. It was academically challenging, offered personal mentoring, and included classical as well as leadership education. I learned a vital lesson--I must take charge of the crucial decisions in my life and then follow up with the necessary actions.
| Tell us anything else you want us to know about yourself that you haven't had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. |
I enjoy and love a great many things. But the thing that I enjoy above all else is traveling. I adore the feeling of entering a new country or city and getting to know it--learning a whole new culture and way of living; learning the differences and similarities of the human race.
While traveling I have discovered that each city and country has its own spirit, a spirit that exudes a rich history and the personality of its citizens.
One of the countries that I have had this particular connection with is England. From the moment I arrived in the beautiful country I fell in love with its history and culture.
My dream is to one day travel to Antarctica. Some may say that this an unusual wish but I find it fascinating. Antarctica is the continent that we know the least about so I am so excited to one day visit and get to know the spirit of the land from an unbiased view. I am so thrilled by the idea of going there someday.
