After twelve years of school, I'm surprised to say that I've done most of my 'growing up' in this past year alone. My senior year has brought with it misery of all degrees, from my worst cross country race to my beloved uncle passing away unexpectedly. Yet, running my worst race pushed me to run my best race within the next couple of months. I gave my first eulogy in celebration of my dear uncle's life. I strengthened relationships with friends who helped me in my time of financial need. And whether or not everything happens for a reason, I have learned to stand strong even while the very ground I stand on seems to be turning in on itself.
This last semester of high school I will be laser-focused on health, sports, school work, my jobs, and learning what I want to learn—i.e., reading philosophy, collecting insects, researching and working with BPM, IoT, etc. I am excited to go on adventures, reach out to more people, take risks, test myself physically, mentally, and emotionally in my pursuits. I know now that I can surpass the largest of obstacles. I will make the most out of these remaining months—with competence, effort, creativity, leadership, and compassion.
Colleges I have applied to:
Cal Poly SLO
Rice University
Santa Clara University
UCB, UCD, UCI, UCLA, UCSD
University of the Pacific
USC
Lastly, a few more S.M.A.R.T. goals:
1. By April, complete a Prezi that perfectly encompasses my several iQuest projects
2. Visit my maternal grandmother, who lives in Sacramento, at least five times this year.
3. Run a sub 5:30 mile and sub 12:00 two-mile this track season.
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