Describe a meaningful event, experience or accomplishment in your life and how it will affect your college experience or your contribution to the UF campus community. You may want to reflect on your family, your school or community activities, or your involvement in areas outside of school.
When I first moved from my beloved island of Puerto Rico to the small town of Poinciana, Florida, I was scared and did not know what to expect from the transition. I was hundreds of miles away from my family and friends, expected to dominate a new language in a foreign country, and start my life over from scratch. Eventually, I overcame these difficulties with my persistence and determination. I never gave up my desire to learn and succeed; in fact, I tried repeatedly until I reached my best in school. I have always been a person that believes determination and persistence can get you anywhere, and this truly helped me overcome the obstacles and challenges that faced me. I was afraid at first, but with time, I made new friends and adjusted to my new life in the United States. I realized my hard work was finally paying off.
When I entered high school, the college search was just but beginning. It all seemed so far away freshman year, not many of my classmates thought about college at all. Yet, I gradually became interested in nutrition and health, and since then my goal has been to get into the University of Florida's Dietetics program. I want to make an impact on people and raise awareness about our increasing obese population, especially in children. I know that if University of Florida where to accept me, I would love to work towards meeting this goal. I believe every single one of us is unique in a certain way and brings something special into University of Florida's community. I am not an exception for I would bring my commitment and passion into campus. Students, as well as faculty, like to learn more about other cultures and as a result benefit from each other's ideas. It would be my pleasure to share my experiences and cultural traditions with all of University of Florida's community.
Life is like a roller coaster, full of twists and turns. Not everything will go as planned; however, the important thing is to enjoy the ride and adapt to each situation. Since life is unpredictable, sometimes you have to forfeit possessions that you are comfortable with in order to progress and grow as a person. I already have made sacrifices in the past; indeed, I moved to a foreign country and overcame subsequent obstacles. Moreover, my persistence, determination, and willingness to learn helped me define the way I look and act in life. I have a strong desire to be a part of University of Florida's upcoming freshman class of 2009 and become a Registered Dietitian in the near future. I am ready to bring all of my passion and dedication to University of Florida's campus, along with my values and traditions. Diversity makes college a bigger learning experience for us all, so I am ready to make my part and become a student at University of Florida.
When I first moved from my beloved island of Puerto Rico to the small town of Poinciana, Florida, I was scared and did not know what to expect from the transition. I was hundreds of miles away from my family and friends, expected to dominate a new language in a foreign country, and start my life over from scratch. Eventually, I overcame these difficulties with my persistence and determination. I never gave up my desire to learn and succeed; in fact, I tried repeatedly until I reached my best in school. I have always been a person that believes determination and persistence can get you anywhere, and this truly helped me overcome the obstacles and challenges that faced me. I was afraid at first, but with time, I made new friends and adjusted to my new life in the United States. I realized my hard work was finally paying off.
When I entered high school, the college search was just but beginning. It all seemed so far away freshman year, not many of my classmates thought about college at all. Yet, I gradually became interested in nutrition and health, and since then my goal has been to get into the University of Florida's Dietetics program. I want to make an impact on people and raise awareness about our increasing obese population, especially in children. I know that if University of Florida where to accept me, I would love to work towards meeting this goal. I believe every single one of us is unique in a certain way and brings something special into University of Florida's community. I am not an exception for I would bring my commitment and passion into campus. Students, as well as faculty, like to learn more about other cultures and as a result benefit from each other's ideas. It would be my pleasure to share my experiences and cultural traditions with all of University of Florida's community.
Life is like a roller coaster, full of twists and turns. Not everything will go as planned; however, the important thing is to enjoy the ride and adapt to each situation. Since life is unpredictable, sometimes you have to forfeit possessions that you are comfortable with in order to progress and grow as a person. I already have made sacrifices in the past; indeed, I moved to a foreign country and overcame subsequent obstacles. Moreover, my persistence, determination, and willingness to learn helped me define the way I look and act in life. I have a strong desire to be a part of University of Florida's upcoming freshman class of 2009 and become a Registered Dietitian in the near future. I am ready to bring all of my passion and dedication to University of Florida's campus, along with my values and traditions. Diversity makes college a bigger learning experience for us all, so I am ready to make my part and become a student at University of Florida.
