Undergraduate / The final race of an athlete - UBC Personal Profile [2]

Tell us about who you are. How would your family, friends, and/or members of your community describe you? If possible, please include something about yourself that you are most proud of and why. (250 words)

I am ___________, a 17-year-old, grade 12 student at Lillian Osborne High School in Edmonton, Alberta. My family immigrated to Canada from Romania, and I am the first generation born in Canada. How do my family, friends, and members of my community describe me? Depends on who you ask. My family would say that I am a smart and caring individual who is very focus-driven. My friends would say that I am funny and that they enjoy spending time with me. They would also say that when things go wrong I am the one to call as they have always seen me take the initiative. My sweet old neighbour Mary-Lee would say that I am a charming and helpful boy who is responsible. One of my greatest accomplishments was getting second place at the biggest ski race in my area. I've been ski racing since I was three and for many years I would stand aside in the crowd as the other kids would be called up on the podium. Two years ago I told myself that I would no longer be simply adequate and I decided to start taking my sport seriously. I constantly went to my coaches for feedback and I showed up early to every single practice. All of my hard work over the season culminated in the final race of the season where I managed to get second place against provincial athletes.