Is3350 Unit 1 Assignment

At my old high school, I would have had a tough time answering this question. My grade point average was my identity, my community engagement was my passion, and campus leadership drove me to reach higher. While all of these qualities are great, I started to lose focus of my other qualities that mattered the most. This changed at the Governor's School for Science and Math. Here I have learned that self improvement and hard work are my best qualities, and I now use them in other areas of my life, such as activities and community.

The Governor’s School has also taught me what the college atmosphere encompasses. Being one of the five leaders on my floor, and I take this role very seriously as I try to bring everyone together to help one another. The community of friends at the Governor’s School is

unlike anything I have ever experienced. It took adjustment, but I immersed myself into the social dynamics of the Governor’s School and have made many friends here. We assist each other in daily tasks and do activities together whether they be school related or not. I believe that I can bring this community-like atmosphere to Clemson whether it be in my residence hall or in the classroom. I strive to be a friend to everyone, and I would relish the opportunity to become involved in student activities and clubs. My desire for community will inspire this effort in campus involvement, but I also apply this effort to my pastimes outside of school.
Hard work has always been my defining quality.

In both sports and academics, coaches and teachers commend me for my relentless effort and drive. However, I carry this effort in everything that I do. I have picked up many skills and talents through high school that may seem miniscule to others, but they required dedication and practice. I have taught myself to play the piano, and I also have learned origami and skateboarding. I even taught myself to juggle, and practiced enough until I was good enough to give lessons to others. Most would consider these hobbies, but I consider them passions. When I put my mind to goals or tasks, I strive to be the best. For example, when I began skateboarding, I had trouble learning how to kickflip. However, I practiced for hours alone in the garage, repeatedly listening to the loud crash of the skateboard hitting the concrete floor. I even rolled my ankle on two separate occasions, but these setbacks did not hold me down. I kept trying, until after a month, I finally landed a kickflip. I bring this persistence to whatever I put my mind to, and I know that I can use my drive to learn and succeed in engineering at the University of

Clemson.