College Admissions Essay: Passion And Determination

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I believe there are two main characteristics a person must possess to achieve their goals: passion and determination. Passion gives people drive, and something to work towards, while determination is the mindset to succeed. Combined, these traits allow dreams to become reality. Without passion, why would someone put in the effort to succeed? Where is their effort if they have no determination? Throughout my life, I have many times experienced the exhilaration of finally being able to say, “I did it!”; however, without the attitude to flourish and love for the goal which is being worked towards, I would not be able to say the same.
Ever since I became part of the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team in 2012, it has been a dream of mine to one day compete at Nationals. After years of practice and perfecting every aspect, this opportunity arose. The Sarasota Ski-A-Rees decided they were heading up to Illinois for the national competition, and invited members of other teams to take on this challenge with them. After committing months of endless practice to this vendetta, our team rose to the top and claimed the national title. This experience proved to me that hard work and determination pay off. I dedicated myself …show more content…

Whether it is holding the door for a single mom struggling to push the stroller through, or volunteering my time to assist those in need, I always strive for ways to put a smile on the face of others. I have always been aware of the effects a simple act of kindness can have on someone; although, it was not until Spring Break of 2017, when I was presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with my youth group, that I came to realize just how incredible an impact one person can have in the lives of others. Participating just for the mere joy of bringing happiness to the Costa Ricans had me sold; but I later discovered this was only a glimpse of what the entirety of the trip was

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