jodim10
Sep 18, 2009
Undergraduate / "well-rounded person" - FSU entrance essay [8]
I like to believe that I'm a well-rounded person. Up to this point in my life I've achieved both academic and athletic success. I realish my position as a student athlete. I've worked hard and have put myself in a postion of leadership, an opportunity to lead and mentor from the front. With the help of my family, friends and teachers we've created an environment that has embodied my personal high standards that will carry me throughout my life, beginning at Florida State University.
Vince Lombardi wrote, "Individual commitment to a group effort-that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." I've played organized sports nearly my entire life, most recently basketball and track at the varsity level. Physical strength is not all I strive for. For me, being a success on the court, track, or in the classroom takes comittment, and organization by all involved. I have learned how to test and expand personal limits, to get the most out of every training session. My single efforts affect the whole group, if I want to to be a success it will take a group effort. I take great pride in representing my family, my school and community in all that I do. Having strong morals and a good head on my shoulders is just as important to me as my intellectual strengths. I take very seriously that I am a constant example for younger students and adults. My parents have created a close Christian home, I live my life accordingly and try to simply be the best I can in everything I put my hand to.
My strong faith is the most important element of my life. I was one of the lucky ones; I have strong, loving parents and a older sister who all of which have steered me in the right direction. Part of being a positive influence is reaching out to other people in a friendly but confident young adult. I'm an extremely hard worker, a strong character trait that will serve me well at the next level in my life. I have gained the respect of my teammates, my coaches, teachers and my peers. I embody the aspect of Mores with all I have.
I like to believe that I'm a well-rounded person. Up to this point in my life I've achieved both academic and athletic success. I realish my position as a student athlete. I've worked hard and have put myself in a postion of leadership, an opportunity to lead and mentor from the front. With the help of my family, friends and teachers we've created an environment that has embodied my personal high standards that will carry me throughout my life, beginning at Florida State University.
Vince Lombardi wrote, "Individual commitment to a group effort-that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." I've played organized sports nearly my entire life, most recently basketball and track at the varsity level. Physical strength is not all I strive for. For me, being a success on the court, track, or in the classroom takes comittment, and organization by all involved. I have learned how to test and expand personal limits, to get the most out of every training session. My single efforts affect the whole group, if I want to to be a success it will take a group effort. I take great pride in representing my family, my school and community in all that I do. Having strong morals and a good head on my shoulders is just as important to me as my intellectual strengths. I take very seriously that I am a constant example for younger students and adults. My parents have created a close Christian home, I live my life accordingly and try to simply be the best I can in everything I put my hand to.
My strong faith is the most important element of my life. I was one of the lucky ones; I have strong, loving parents and a older sister who all of which have steered me in the right direction. Part of being a positive influence is reaching out to other people in a friendly but confident young adult. I'm an extremely hard worker, a strong character trait that will serve me well at the next level in my life. I have gained the respect of my teammates, my coaches, teachers and my peers. I embody the aspect of Mores with all I have.