As alarms blared in the background with intense blinking red lights, the starship was spinning erratically towards the atmosphere. “Zhang! Get the main engines and thrusters prepared for full power; we need all the power we can get to escape the planet’s gravitational pull!” A bead of sweat rolled down my brow as my shaky hand tried to connect the correct wires. It was my imagination that saved me from the confusion of living somewhere where I neither knew the language nor the customs when I was a child. Jolted by the intense turbulence, I turn and see the clock at 12 AM while sitting in front of my unfinished essay with the old blinking desk lamp. Looking back, I owe my success as a student and a member of society to the people I met and the …show more content…
Joining the swim team as a freshman, my senior friends gave me advice that the secret to swimming is to imagine moving with the water instead of against it. Swim practice was rigorous and time-consuming; the team often joked about not seeing the sun throughout the winter since morning practice started at dawn and after school practiced ended at dusk. Though winning competitions was fun, it was bonding friendship, learning experience, and shouting your lungs out cheering for your teammates that made it a brotherhood.
“Can someone please play an A?” As a senior, I am now the one giving advice and help to freshmen. In orchestra, we faced challenging music that had to be tackled together until everyone knew each other’s cues and parts. Nothing was better than the moment all of us played in synchronized harmony and spirit. I discovered the importance of team effort and the beauty of sharing moments of joy. Additionally, there was fiesta Friday where we brought in food to share and celebrate after a week of hard work. Orchestra became the high point of my school day because of the close friendships and shared passion through
I felt as though I was watching a train barrelling towards me, an inevitable bullet that had come tumbling out of the opposing pitcher’s arm. But instead I stood immobilized, watching my team's only chance of winning whiz by me. Strike three. I heard my team from behind me shouting “SWING!” with my mind screaming the same. But my bat remained unmoving, the pop of the catcher's glove like the nail into the coffin that was our defeat. All I had to do to keep our hopes of winning hope alive was swing, and yet I couldn't. I stayed on the field afterwards, tossing the ball up in the air and swinging away, landing it on the thick maple barrel of the bat.
The first practice was at 5 a.m. and the night before I couldn't sleep. My mind would keep wondering what would happen, was I supposed to be wearing my bathing suit, what were my teammates going to be like. When it came time to go to practice I was shaking the whole way. Soon after I learned that my fears should have not been focused on such silly things now. If anything swim really helped me face them head on. With so much change going with swim I got used to this fear. My family and friends were also a great succor. Even though they probably didn't know that it was helping me. I'm very grateful to my father supporting anything I wanted to
Imagine that it’s the closest swim meet of the season, and your team is losing by a mere two points. You know that your race could pull your team ahead, but you’re starting to doubt yourself. As the starting signal goes off, you dive in and hear your team explode into cheers. This gives you a boost of confidence and you pull ahead, slamming into the finish and out touching your opponents. With a smile on your face, you proudly turn to your teammates who are all screaming and jumping around. Joining a summer swim team ensures a summer filled with fun, and being with a community of supportive and happy people every day. Swim practice is also an amazing workout with serious health benefits, and can even help lower the risk of heart disease. Many people may be afraid of the commitment of practices and meets, but in reality, practices are not mandatory and are actually very fun, and meets are optional.
Throughout my four years in high school I have been fortunate enough to fulfill many of my aspirations and my thirst for knowledge. One goal that I would like to achieve is to become an international attorney. I have aligned my involvement in specific academic and extra-curricular activities to aid me preparing for the long road between my present situation and the day I pass the bar exam. Through my high school activities I have learned three virtues that I have deemed necessary to achieve my goal, passion, self-discipline, and perseverance.
“When I was little, we used to have something called Swim Team at our Britannia Clubhouse,” Bilan says. “I loved it. We got to swim, try different moves and techniques and have fun in the
I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do with my life after high school. I sat at home, on the computer, searching for careers and colleges majors online, night after night. I’d ask my parents, “What should I do with my life?” They would repeatedly give me the same answer, “Whatever your little heart desires.” That response just made me even more confused and frustrated because it reminded me of how many different options I had to choose from. I knew I wanted to continue my education by attending college, but there are so many aspects to think about when considering a college, such as, the type, cost, size, and distance of the college. I would stay awake in bed at night stressing about it. I knew I wanted to attend a college close
I have played in 6 different youth symphony orchestras, performed as a soloist ,and have played in several chamber music ensembles ( consist of 4string players). I’ve also experienced being a principal and a concert master in an orchestra .I think these were very good experiences or assessments I’ve taken that have helped and prepared me to become a professional musician if I choose to be one. To begin with explaining my job description, I want to first explain briefly what a “symphony orchestra” is. A simple “orchestra” is a big instrumental ensemble that holds sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
Let’s flash back in time to before our college days. Back to then we had lunch trays filled with rubbery chicken nuggets, stale pizza, and bags of chocolate milk. A backpack stacked with Lisa Frank note books, flexi rulers, and color changing pencils. The times where we thought we wouldn’t make it out alive, but we did. Through all the trials and tribulations school helped build who I am today and shaped my future. From basic functions all the way to life-long lessons that helped shape my character.
Besides, you also know that the pros of being on a swim team are that it works every muscle in your body. Also, it helps burn energy, including the energy caused by stress and anxiety. The cons are that you cannot do it anywhere, so it costs money to go to a public facility to practice. unless you have your own pool. Now you know a lot about swimming.
Swimmers arrive and begin their own dry-land warm-up for fifteen minutes. After warm-up, swimmers walk over to the white board at the end of the lanes to join our coach for the explanation of practice. He has already written up the practice onto the white board. He will explain each part of practice separately and will provide the objectives and goals for the group.
There are many people believe that their time in music programs has brought them lifelong friends and a sense of family that is hard to find elsewhere. In the article "Twelve Benefits of Music Education" it states that, "In order for an orchestra to sound good, all players must work together harmoniously towards a single goal, the performance, and must commit to learning music, attending rehearsals, and practicing." This is true, for each individual student must do all of this in order to make the group sound better as a whole. Most programs like band or orchestra involve students working with other students to create music that they wouldn't be able to make by themselves. If some people don't practice or learn their part, they make the whole group sound terrible. It is also crucial to constantly listen to other people to make sure every part lines up with one another. Having to be aware of this all the time helps people to learn teamwork skills needed for not only school, but outside life. In addition, music helps to develop the social skills high school students need. In the article titled "Band Benefits" it states that, "I have seen many kids come out of their shell through playing in a band. Weekly band rehearsals become an oasis in an often stressful and complex world and many times the friends you make in the band become like
I joined orchestra in middle school; it was quite an overwhelming experience for me. There was much to learn when playing a new instrument such as the notes, finger placement, and playing together as a class all within a couple months for the concert. On top of that, I have many other activities outside the orchestra setting that I need to accommodate for. Despite the obstacles ahead,
Our goal is to swim faster to receive high times. We work each other hard to earn that. We compete each other to try and beat one another. I am also thankful for my team helping everyone, including me to reach the intention we are all going for. My team and friends are the mostly how I’ve earned what I wanted.
Throughout my childhood, I lived with many difficult struggles that not many children experience such as my parents divorce and growing up unsure if there was going to be food on the table each night. During these struggles, I found peace and control through swimming. Swimming has always played a large part in my life and has taught me many vital lessons. For me, swimming has been my safe haven, where I have learned how to depend on myself and how to follow through on my commitments. Through swimming, I have learned I must be self-reliant; I cannot expect my coach, teammates, or family to get in the water and swim for me.
From my experience of playing with an orchestra and also a band, I have boosted my team skills, perseverance, responsibility, interaction, and stage fright, all of which are important aspects of being successful in life. While being a part of a band or orchestra, it 's essential that you learn to cooperate with those around you in order to make beautiful music together. The time and effort that it takes in order to learn how to play an instrument teach the qualities of patience and perseverance that almost every musician possesses. Responsibility is also taught while maintaining your instrument in working condition or such as remembering to get to your performance, rehearsals, and making it on time to practice. Being a part of this musical community can also greatly affect anyone 's social skills. Being surrounded by many other musicians who share the same interests as you, makes it easy for a person to open up and create strong