i_m_mimi
Jan 9, 2010
Undergraduate / Auto-biography and serious advice [2]
MY HW:
A 500-word biography that outlines your educational and extracurricular interests. Please include an explanation of why you wish to participate in the International Baccalaureate program and what you believe you could contribute.
I am about 100 words over 500. I really don't know how to shorten it. You can pull out information if you think it is irrelevant. Also, please check over my English and give serious advice. Thank you a lot!
P.S. I have just blanked ''------------'' some places because I want to remain anonymous. BTW: The mini school program allows a student to finish grade 8,9, and 10 in just 2 years.
I was born in China, where I attended 2 years of school. In China, there is a big workload starting from grade one. Self-discipline is a must, which I developed at a young age. I remember begging my parents to enroll me in Piano lessons. With long hours of practice consisting of many mistakes, I learned what determination and perseverance were really about and was able to improve. Sometimes, the workload and lessons brought me near tears, but in the end, the feeling of achievement was always worth it.
Then I moved to Canada. I learned English within a year. Canada is so different from China. In China, they try to teach as many things to you as possible, while in Canada they set plates of knowledge and you must take them yourself. I try to learn as much as I can because knowledge is power and infinite. I can never know enough; I may need something in the future, or I might never use it again after my high school career.
I joined a variety of teams, from football to badminton. I didn't know anything about basketball when I first joined, but I love to experience new things. I applied learning how to play the piano to sports. I also learned how to cooperate with others and work as a team. By the end of the season, I was not only a strong player, but I also earned Most Inspirational and Captain Sports Award. I involved myself in things like Student council, Library and Drama Club, and always participated in as many things as I can.
In grade 4, my English was good, but not great yet. I was striving for an A in English, and always came close with a B. I started reading, and I found out books are powerfully engaging containing the most fascinating wells of knowledge. I read from Fiction to Historical to Self How-To books. Within, a year of reading, my English skills shot up.
While other kids seemed to be groaning about school, I absolutely loved it! I was always looking for ways to challenge my self and learn new things. I went to -------------Secondary's Mini School Program. It provided a challenge and required high academic achievement. In the beginning, I found the Mini School program hard, I even almost failed a class but I was able to pull though 1st term, adjust and now I find Mini School quite easy. I continued to involve my self in sports and clubs. I joined the International Action Club, where we try to raise money to build a school in a developing country. I wanted to provide some other child with at least one opportunity like school. I'm a big fan of art, from textiles, to drawing to painting. Just this year, I realized how much I love the theatre arts, and I am very interested in becoming a part of my school's Theatre Company or even --------------'s.
I wanted to continue challenging my self and I found the International Baccalaureate Program. IB would be my biggest opportunity to be challenged not just at a provincial or national level, but on international standards. At the core of the IB program is making the world a better place and having a balanced education. I can make the world a better place and will contribute to ---------------s many clubs and the global community. I plan to participate in things like fundraising for charities. I am a well-rounded learner that could apply my knowledge to the world. IB would fulfill my love and need of learning.
MY HW:
A 500-word biography that outlines your educational and extracurricular interests. Please include an explanation of why you wish to participate in the International Baccalaureate program and what you believe you could contribute.
I am about 100 words over 500. I really don't know how to shorten it. You can pull out information if you think it is irrelevant. Also, please check over my English and give serious advice. Thank you a lot!
P.S. I have just blanked ''------------'' some places because I want to remain anonymous. BTW: The mini school program allows a student to finish grade 8,9, and 10 in just 2 years.
I was born in China, where I attended 2 years of school. In China, there is a big workload starting from grade one. Self-discipline is a must, which I developed at a young age. I remember begging my parents to enroll me in Piano lessons. With long hours of practice consisting of many mistakes, I learned what determination and perseverance were really about and was able to improve. Sometimes, the workload and lessons brought me near tears, but in the end, the feeling of achievement was always worth it.
Then I moved to Canada. I learned English within a year. Canada is so different from China. In China, they try to teach as many things to you as possible, while in Canada they set plates of knowledge and you must take them yourself. I try to learn as much as I can because knowledge is power and infinite. I can never know enough; I may need something in the future, or I might never use it again after my high school career.
I joined a variety of teams, from football to badminton. I didn't know anything about basketball when I first joined, but I love to experience new things. I applied learning how to play the piano to sports. I also learned how to cooperate with others and work as a team. By the end of the season, I was not only a strong player, but I also earned Most Inspirational and Captain Sports Award. I involved myself in things like Student council, Library and Drama Club, and always participated in as many things as I can.
In grade 4, my English was good, but not great yet. I was striving for an A in English, and always came close with a B. I started reading, and I found out books are powerfully engaging containing the most fascinating wells of knowledge. I read from Fiction to Historical to Self How-To books. Within, a year of reading, my English skills shot up.
While other kids seemed to be groaning about school, I absolutely loved it! I was always looking for ways to challenge my self and learn new things. I went to -------------Secondary's Mini School Program. It provided a challenge and required high academic achievement. In the beginning, I found the Mini School program hard, I even almost failed a class but I was able to pull though 1st term, adjust and now I find Mini School quite easy. I continued to involve my self in sports and clubs. I joined the International Action Club, where we try to raise money to build a school in a developing country. I wanted to provide some other child with at least one opportunity like school. I'm a big fan of art, from textiles, to drawing to painting. Just this year, I realized how much I love the theatre arts, and I am very interested in becoming a part of my school's Theatre Company or even --------------'s.
I wanted to continue challenging my self and I found the International Baccalaureate Program. IB would be my biggest opportunity to be challenged not just at a provincial or national level, but on international standards. At the core of the IB program is making the world a better place and having a balanced education. I can make the world a better place and will contribute to ---------------s many clubs and the global community. I plan to participate in things like fundraising for charities. I am a well-rounded learner that could apply my knowledge to the world. IB would fulfill my love and need of learning.