Undergraduate / The teacher, the director, the mentor, and the friend- why I applied to UCF? [7]

Prompt- Why did you choose to apply to UCF?

"Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres." It means tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are. A great deal of the meaning gets lost in translation, but it is something to the effect of- the people you surround yourself with influence the person you become.

I have been around some marvelous people; from the family who has supported me in many ways, to the friends who have pushed me to go the extra mile, and the teachers who have guided me through high school. It is because of these positive influences that I have become the person I am today. My parents' undying support has fueled my passion for learning in all fields. My academic strengths lie in math and science; though I have meddled in theatre activities ranging from acting and dancing, to costume making, set building, and make-up designing. I have volunteered in sports competitions, as well as for a Vitas Hospice Team. Their support has enabled me to become the well rounded individual I am. My close friends have acted as my personal cheerleading team; motivating me to keep on going. It is because of them that I have developed a "never give up" attitude. I finish anything that I start; this has led me to become a reliable person, whom people can count on. Lastly the few teachers I have grown close to have been my mentors. They have me in the right direction; away from the high school clichés of drugs and alcohol, and on a path of self exploration through a world of appreciation, inspiration, and dedication.

I have come a long way in a mere 17 years, but my development as a person has just started. I am not done; a work of art in the making. I want to surround myself with the finest people-- those who will bring out the best in me. It is my belief that UCF is the university where I will meet the professors, colleagues, and counselors that will support, motivate, and guide me toward a successful future. It is my hope that given the chance to further my studies at UCF I can pursue the greatness that lies ahead.