Tell us about who you are. How would your family, friends, and/or members of your community describe you? If possible, please include something about yourself that you are most proud of and why. (maximum 1500 characters)
My friends, family, and community would describe me as a driven and dedicated person. When I am faced with challenges in my life, my ability to persevere through them has helped me achieve my goals. After my first year in IB, I was not satisfied with my marks in Math and Chemistry, and I promised myself I would study hard to improve on them. Over the two months of summer break, I went to the library often and studied rigorously, and when the next school year started, I scored a 7 in both my Calculus and O-chem tests, which are the largest topics. I felt a deep sense of accomplishment, knowing my hard work had finally paid off.
The people in my community would describe me as a dedicated leader. I am proud of the badminton club I founded at school which hosted weekly drop-ins for people to play. The club gained many members, and I planned heavily, using surveys and spreadsheets to gain feedback and know the best days to book the gym. I provided equipment to teach beginners to play, helped new students familiarize with others, and even encouraged teachers to join, creating a welcoming environment. Creating such an inclusive community was incredibly rewarding, and watching a shy grade 8 become more confident and connect with others through the club motivated me to continue to work hard and make a meaningful impact on those around me as a leader. These experiences have shaped me into someone I am proud of, and I aspire to bring my drive and dedication to the community at UBC.
Is it okay to be talking about two examples, or should I focus on one only? I feel like having two examples like I do here makes it seem more well-rounded but I'm afraid that it is not focused enough. And how could I make it better? Thanks in advance.
My friends, family, and community would describe me as a driven and dedicated person. When I am faced with challenges in my life, my ability to persevere through them has helped me achieve my goals. After my first year in IB, I was not satisfied with my marks in Math and Chemistry, and I promised myself I would study hard to improve on them. Over the two months of summer break, I went to the library often and studied rigorously, and when the next school year started, I scored a 7 in both my Calculus and O-chem tests, which are the largest topics. I felt a deep sense of accomplishment, knowing my hard work had finally paid off.
The people in my community would describe me as a dedicated leader. I am proud of the badminton club I founded at school which hosted weekly drop-ins for people to play. The club gained many members, and I planned heavily, using surveys and spreadsheets to gain feedback and know the best days to book the gym. I provided equipment to teach beginners to play, helped new students familiarize with others, and even encouraged teachers to join, creating a welcoming environment. Creating such an inclusive community was incredibly rewarding, and watching a shy grade 8 become more confident and connect with others through the club motivated me to continue to work hard and make a meaningful impact on those around me as a leader. These experiences have shaped me into someone I am proud of, and I aspire to bring my drive and dedication to the community at UBC.
Is it okay to be talking about two examples, or should I focus on one only? I feel like having two examples like I do here makes it seem more well-rounded but I'm afraid that it is not focused enough. And how could I make it better? Thanks in advance.
