Monthly Archives: September 2012

Before high school, I was a different person. I lacked confidence; I feared public speaking. Today, I can say that I am confident, hard-working and well-spoken. And this is in large part because of my four years of running track in high school. Track helped me build up my mental toughness, showing me hard work pays off and that there are no shortcuts to success. I refuse to give up. There are sometimes track workouts that may seem really hard. But as in life, these “workouts” are simply obstacles that can be overcome with persistence and dedication. Conquering these “workouts” allowed me to build my confidence; I learned that I can succeed in anything I do if I set my mind to it. Being apart of Student Government in high school allowed me to become more well-spoken. As secretary, I would record the notes at meetings, but I was not afraid to voice my own opinion either. I learned that it’s better to say what’s on your mind and let others know what you think so that they can consider an angle that they might not have seen themselves. I also spoke in front of large groups when I was apart of Student Government. This helped me to continue to improve my public speaking skills. Now, I embrace the opportunity to speak in front of a group, rather than dread it.

As a college student, I expect to make new friends that will last me a lifetime. At the moment, I want to major in business. But I hope that I can learn more about business so I know that this is the right major for me. I want to learn as much as I can and know that I love whatever field I decide to go into. For my first semester, I’m hoping to work hard and build up my GPA. I’m also hoping to get involved in some way – whether through a club or an organization.