Who is worthy enough to attend Florida State University? The answer to this question to all that desire entry of course is, "Me." FSU does not accept all applicants for good reason. Florida State is a college of stature, virtue and excellence. They deserve the right to accept only the best of all applicants. I share these virtues of Vires, Artes, and Mores. Hopefully in my essay I can display why I am one of the worthy applicants Florida State University deserves on their campus.
How I encompass Vires can be explained looking back at my sophomore year. In 2006 I had a terrible football injury. It was the Bartram vs. Orange Park game where I felt a sharp pain in my lower back after tackling a running back. After a year of physical therapy and wearing a embarrassing and bulky back brace, I also heard the worst news of my life. "You will never play football again Blake. If you ever play any contact sport there's a very good chance you could paralyze yourself."
I felt my hopes and dreams start to slip away. Besides weight lifting, football was my life! So, how did I recover physically, emotionally, and morally? How do I exemplify this word, "vires?" I realized that I had much to be thankful for. I needed to work through the anger and resentment. It took strength to recognize that dreams are endless and when one departs another arrives.
By putting forth maximum effort in everything that means something to me, I may be confidently described by the Latin word "artes". I give one hundred percent of my heart and loyalty to my family and friends. My effort towards my education is very important to me. Throughout High School I chose to challenge and push myself by enrolling in honors and advanced placement courses. When a new concept is introduced to me, I pick up very quickly, and then like to teach my new learned skills to my friends and classmates. At work I have earned the confidence and trust of my boss. Hard work and perseverance brings success and self appreciation.
The word "mores" is also a reflection in my life. I am very aware and appreciative of the talents and opportunities that have presented themselves to me. I have learned to accept the obstacles that are place in front of me and appreciate life for what it has given me. I believe strongly in treating people as I like to be treated. FSU deserves students strong in character and tradition and I am a direct reflection of this value.
Florida State University presents me with the best opportunity to further develop the traits within myself that embody the spirit of the school; "vires, artes, mores." If selected to be a part of FSU, I would continue the tradition of bringing such values of character and strength this institution.
How I encompass Vires can be explained looking back at my sophomore year. In 2006 I had a terrible football injury. It was the Bartram vs. Orange Park game where I felt a sharp pain in my lower back after tackling a running back. After a year of physical therapy and wearing a embarrassing and bulky back brace, I also heard the worst news of my life. "You will never play football again Blake. If you ever play any contact sport there's a very good chance you could paralyze yourself."
I felt my hopes and dreams start to slip away. Besides weight lifting, football was my life! So, how did I recover physically, emotionally, and morally? How do I exemplify this word, "vires?" I realized that I had much to be thankful for. I needed to work through the anger and resentment. It took strength to recognize that dreams are endless and when one departs another arrives.
By putting forth maximum effort in everything that means something to me, I may be confidently described by the Latin word "artes". I give one hundred percent of my heart and loyalty to my family and friends. My effort towards my education is very important to me. Throughout High School I chose to challenge and push myself by enrolling in honors and advanced placement courses. When a new concept is introduced to me, I pick up very quickly, and then like to teach my new learned skills to my friends and classmates. At work I have earned the confidence and trust of my boss. Hard work and perseverance brings success and self appreciation.
The word "mores" is also a reflection in my life. I am very aware and appreciative of the talents and opportunities that have presented themselves to me. I have learned to accept the obstacles that are place in front of me and appreciate life for what it has given me. I believe strongly in treating people as I like to be treated. FSU deserves students strong in character and tradition and I am a direct reflection of this value.
Florida State University presents me with the best opportunity to further develop the traits within myself that embody the spirit of the school; "vires, artes, mores." If selected to be a part of FSU, I would continue the tradition of bringing such values of character and strength this institution.
