Personal Statement

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Education is an extremely important aspect of my life. I enjoy learning and becoming more educated and appreciate all subjects at school, whether it be science, math, English, or social studies/history. I may not be the best in all subjects, but I enjoy becoming a well-rounded individual by absorbing what I can from whatever class I take.
Throughout high school, I have continually been involved in as many activities as I can. I have learned how to be a full time high school student while also taking college classes. I have learned how time consuming it is to do this along with participating in theatre, band, National Honor Society, student council, having a part time job, and doing community service through my church. I have learned to set high expectations for myself and to push myself beyond what I feel I can handle. Taking on four dual-credit classes my senior year has been a difficult task, but a struggle that is well worth it. I know the agony of staying up into late hours of the night studying for a test and still not feeling prepared; I also know the sense of accomplishment when I receive my grades, knowing the …show more content…

Education exists outside of school as often as it does in. I feel it is important to be educated about life, people, and the world around me. I make an effort to be actively involved in my community. Through volunteering and my internship at a preschool, I have learned the importance of building relationships with people different from myself and caring for those who are sometimes overlooked. I have learned what it means to stand true to what I believe is right and just, even when it is hard to do so. I have learned it is right to let others believe what they choose and that it is possible to get along when there are disagreements. I have learned there is nothing I enjoy more than the laughter of happy children, the smile of a stranger, or the unbreakable bond of true

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