Personal Statement: Background, Interest, And Identity

Background, identity, interest, and talent are fundamental in who I am as a person. If for some reason I wasn't allowed to include one of these topics, I would feel as if I was missing a major part of who I am. Most topics given are intelligent and challenging to write about, however I believe through the process students start to lack true personal touch and genuine passion. Yes all of the topics require talking about oneself, but students write what they think their readers want to hear. I hope to stay true to myself regardless of the topic. These days it might be cliche to say this, but it's the most simple way to describe my feeling. I am passionate about creativity and life experience in general. Right now you might raise your eyebrows and think to yourself that that's not

original and very vague. My background isn't anything amazing or different, my parents divorced when I was young, my fathers side are all of the distant relatives you see every few years, but my mothers side is full of hard working, passionate, and appreciative people. My values are deep into my family's roots.

Some people can identify themselves in many ways, however growing up I was identified as the tall girl with red hair who didn't talk very much. I hung out with the "popular crowd" but never quite fit in. I was the weird one who actually liked going to school and would read books for my own enjoyment. I wished for deep and meaningful conversations instead of the common gossip. I related friendships to trial and error, and after many years I finally found people I truly connected with. I always pursue knowledge regardless of this situation. I've spent years playing volleyball and traveling around the country to do so. Some years I didn't make the team I hoped for and it pushed me harder to accomplish what I wanted. I played on varsity all four years of my highschool career and as a senior I am a captain. Simply I am a perfectionist hoping to be successful in every aspect of my life wether that be in school, athletics, socially, or in service. My interest in creativity and art is so broad that when I picture my future I could imagine myself happy with hundreds of different jobs. I have the strongest appreciation for fashion, music, writing,

etc. Expression is something I crave. I also have a passion for service. I've been involved with the Younglife organization for years. I have gone to many camps as a leader to those under me. I'v been involved in a multitude of service projects around my school, and hope to start some of my own ideas. I have a talent of being involved in life around me. This probably sounds very strange, however it is very true. From something as small as a class debate to something as large as orchestrating my own derive project, I am always pursuing success.