Approaching the workshop where her mother painted in foam the figures she was going to sell, a little 2-year-old girl grabbed a pen and scribbled on her mother's work, but the expression of her mother's face didn't show a bit of anger; instead, she smiled, laughed, and then kept those messy lines for herself as if it was a treasure. I was six years old when my mother told me this anecdote. In an instant, a question came to my mind: What was so special about some weird scribbles that ruined her work? I didn't ask her, however, when looking at her face lit up by a smile, my doubt was answered immediately, who wouldn't like to keep Art?
That experience shaped my life and was the seed that germinated to turn me into what I am today. I strongly believe that art is to evoke emotions and real feelings from the heart. It is so captivating that it's not even limited to canvas and oil paint; sometimes words of support or a bright smile can be enough to make art emerge from someone's heart. This philosophy has been guiding me on taking academic and personal decisions; it has formed what I now know as leadership and service.
Since then, I strive to practice this art on a daily basis, during classes at my taekwondo dojo, I always offer assistance to students with lower belt ranks, so that they do not perform the poomsae out of mere obligation, but instead build §character and develop discipline throughout the process.
I cannot deny that achieving a balance between training sessions and maintaining a high academic performance has been an arduous task. I had to give up on activities such as attending violin classes in order to focus on my long-term goals. It was a difficult decision; however, it has taught me to be more organized and identify my priorities. Nonetheless, as music is an important part of my life, I still practice whenever I can.
Practicing taekwondo has helped me reaffirm my values. In the national competitions I have constantly attended, a moral dilemma appears: Should I help my competitors? In this context, any encouragement or minor correction can be considered a disadvantage, but my philosophy reminds me that real art does not search for perfection, but rather strives to make a difference.
When I walk through the streets I see a lot of young people taking advantage of the traffic lights to show their art, however, most of the improvised public remains indifferent, that indifference hurts me because I know that behind each performance is full of talent there are many hours of preparation and effort, and if they had more opportunities they would be shining for themselves and not for the traffic lights. On those moments I find myself thinking I cannot let the lack of opportunities be stronger than art, It is clear to me that studying International Relations in the United States will give top-tier academic resources, innovative methodologies on leadership and community development, but overall a deep comprehension on how to build alliances and projects that can generate a real change and to build bridges that connect us. My goal is not only limited to my local community, I want to help to empower and give the best tools to artists from all over the world, I am determined to become a pathway to success to young dreamers who, just like me, do not have strong economic resources, and I'm prepared to represent my community and to make the most of this opportunity. Just as my mother saw the art in simple scribbles, I want to see the art in each person and help them bloom successfully.
That experience shaped my life and was the seed that germinated to turn me into what I am today. I strongly believe that art is to evoke emotions and real feelings from the heart. It is so captivating that it's not even limited to canvas and oil paint; sometimes words of support or a bright smile can be enough to make art emerge from someone's heart. This philosophy has been guiding me on taking academic and personal decisions; it has formed what I now know as leadership and service.
Since then, I strive to practice this art on a daily basis, during classes at my taekwondo dojo, I always offer assistance to students with lower belt ranks, so that they do not perform the poomsae out of mere obligation, but instead build §character and develop discipline throughout the process.
I cannot deny that achieving a balance between training sessions and maintaining a high academic performance has been an arduous task. I had to give up on activities such as attending violin classes in order to focus on my long-term goals. It was a difficult decision; however, it has taught me to be more organized and identify my priorities. Nonetheless, as music is an important part of my life, I still practice whenever I can.
Practicing taekwondo has helped me reaffirm my values. In the national competitions I have constantly attended, a moral dilemma appears: Should I help my competitors? In this context, any encouragement or minor correction can be considered a disadvantage, but my philosophy reminds me that real art does not search for perfection, but rather strives to make a difference.
When I walk through the streets I see a lot of young people taking advantage of the traffic lights to show their art, however, most of the improvised public remains indifferent, that indifference hurts me because I know that behind each performance is full of talent there are many hours of preparation and effort, and if they had more opportunities they would be shining for themselves and not for the traffic lights. On those moments I find myself thinking I cannot let the lack of opportunities be stronger than art, It is clear to me that studying International Relations in the United States will give top-tier academic resources, innovative methodologies on leadership and community development, but overall a deep comprehension on how to build alliances and projects that can generate a real change and to build bridges that connect us. My goal is not only limited to my local community, I want to help to empower and give the best tools to artists from all over the world, I am determined to become a pathway to success to young dreamers who, just like me, do not have strong economic resources, and I'm prepared to represent my community and to make the most of this opportunity. Just as my mother saw the art in simple scribbles, I want to see the art in each person and help them bloom successfully.
