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Jan 2, 2017
Undergraduate / A timid boy living in own comfort zone. Changes made opportunities to achieve a lot more. [17]
Common application essay Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea.
Growing up in a small town in Malaysia, I was always a timid boy living in my comfort zone. I don't usually like to explore and experience new things. Until when I turn nine, I started to pick squash as recreation. Because of my dad inspired me to choose the sport. My dad plays squash at the local club and l usually follow him there every evening. One day, I just randomly pick up his racket and enter the court to hit some balls. The coach invited me to training the next day. And, that's how my life started to change gradually.
I still remember I couldn't really sleep that night because I was excited for training the next day. I woke up early the next day to get ready. After breakfast, I went straight to the courts for practice. At first I struggle to hit the ball. After countless attempt, I started to be better in it. Started from training twice weekly, I eventually train daily. I couldn't really imagine myself being so competitive in squash because I am not good at overcoming obstacles. I am a person that tends to give up easily when facing challenges. I started to be obsessed with squash. I started to set goals for myself to achieve. Everything went smoothly, I won number of state title continuously. I slowly have a vision to take squash as my career.
I move out of my hometown to a sports school in Kuala Lumpur at the age of 15. It was tough to make this decision because I had to leave home at this young age and my parents were worried. But, I decided to take the step forward because I was very sure that is what I need to do. I train hard and stay discipline throughout the year in the sports school. I told myself that I need to take things seriously if I want to be successful. In 2014, I represented Malaysia in the Commonwealth Youth Games and won a gold medal. When I stepped on the podium during the prize ceremony event, I was extremely proud to be able to contribute for my country. All the time that I spent on court training and the sacrifices that I made had finally paid off.
Sometimes good things happen to people that allow changes in life. Living independently, taught me a lot of lifelong lessons that bring massive changes in my life. I became more mature in thinking and wiser in decision making. I am not regretting making this decision otherwise I will not have gained a lot of experience if I did not push myself to the limit. Moreover, I learn to adapt all situation so I will be able continue achieving greater things in life. And that is something I am carrying with me into my future: the ability to allow changes in my life, and sometimes just be open to new ideas. I may surprise myself by discovering I can do much more than I thought possible.
Common application essay Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea.
good things happen to people that allow changes in life
Growing up in a small town in Malaysia, I was always a timid boy living in my comfort zone. I don't usually like to explore and experience new things. Until when I turn nine, I started to pick squash as recreation. Because of my dad inspired me to choose the sport. My dad plays squash at the local club and l usually follow him there every evening. One day, I just randomly pick up his racket and enter the court to hit some balls. The coach invited me to training the next day. And, that's how my life started to change gradually.
I still remember I couldn't really sleep that night because I was excited for training the next day. I woke up early the next day to get ready. After breakfast, I went straight to the courts for practice. At first I struggle to hit the ball. After countless attempt, I started to be better in it. Started from training twice weekly, I eventually train daily. I couldn't really imagine myself being so competitive in squash because I am not good at overcoming obstacles. I am a person that tends to give up easily when facing challenges. I started to be obsessed with squash. I started to set goals for myself to achieve. Everything went smoothly, I won number of state title continuously. I slowly have a vision to take squash as my career.
I move out of my hometown to a sports school in Kuala Lumpur at the age of 15. It was tough to make this decision because I had to leave home at this young age and my parents were worried. But, I decided to take the step forward because I was very sure that is what I need to do. I train hard and stay discipline throughout the year in the sports school. I told myself that I need to take things seriously if I want to be successful. In 2014, I represented Malaysia in the Commonwealth Youth Games and won a gold medal. When I stepped on the podium during the prize ceremony event, I was extremely proud to be able to contribute for my country. All the time that I spent on court training and the sacrifices that I made had finally paid off.
Sometimes good things happen to people that allow changes in life. Living independently, taught me a lot of lifelong lessons that bring massive changes in my life. I became more mature in thinking and wiser in decision making. I am not regretting making this decision otherwise I will not have gained a lot of experience if I did not push myself to the limit. Moreover, I learn to adapt all situation so I will be able continue achieving greater things in life. And that is something I am carrying with me into my future: the ability to allow changes in my life, and sometimes just be open to new ideas. I may surprise myself by discovering I can do much more than I thought possible.