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Be it inside or outside of the classroom, what have you done to challenge yourself intellectually? Describe an issue, topic or area of study that you have investigated or pursued. (maximum 200 words)
An experience that had challenged me intellectually was the defeat at the Richmond Swimming Championship Finals. I started swimming competitively when I was 8 years old. Every year before summer, preparing for the Richmond Swimming Championship, practicing and working hard has been on my daily checklist. Accordingly, Winning the Richmond Champions was certainly as all the hard work and practice had paid off.
Last year summer, I practiced hard as usual. However, I lost in the championship and earned second. I was very depressed, I thought that I would definitely win the championship again. In despite that, I did not give up, I tried even harder instead. I love swimming, throughout the year, I would take my sister to the swimming pool for additional practice. This year, as the championship gets closer, I practice even harder and harder, I practice almost double the amount than before. Unfortunately, I received second again at the swimming meet. After all, I wasn't upset this time, because I bet my previous record by four seconds.
From this experience, I learned that success and happiness come within when comparing to myself. In the future, I will continually compare to myself, because I know I am constantly improving and learning, and that is all that matters!
Be it inside or outside of the classroom, what have you done to challenge yourself intellectually? Describe an issue, topic or area of study that you have investigated or pursued. (maximum 200 words)
An experience that had challenged me intellectually was the defeat at the Richmond Swimming Championship Finals. I started swimming competitively when I was 8 years old. Every year before summer, preparing for the Richmond Swimming Championship, practicing and working hard has been on my daily checklist. Accordingly, Winning the Richmond Champions was certainly as all the hard work and practice had paid off.
Last year summer, I practiced hard as usual. However, I lost in the championship and earned second. I was very depressed, I thought that I would definitely win the championship again. In despite that, I did not give up, I tried even harder instead. I love swimming, throughout the year, I would take my sister to the swimming pool for additional practice. This year, as the championship gets closer, I practice even harder and harder, I practice almost double the amount than before. Unfortunately, I received second again at the swimming meet. After all, I wasn't upset this time, because I bet my previous record by four seconds.
From this experience, I learned that success and happiness come within when comparing to myself. In the future, I will continually compare to myself, because I know I am constantly improving and learning, and that is all that matters!
