Small Town Opportunities

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One might think that living in small town Iowa would limit a person's opportunities, when in fact, living in a small town has provided me the opportunities to participate in numerous different activities. My involvement in so many activities has led me to become a versatile and admirable student. Similarly, living in Ogden has given me a different viewpoint than most people and has shaped me into the person I am.

The experiences I have had growing up allowed me to become well-rounded and responsible as I participate in athletics, academics, fine arts, and leadership activities. As well as being responsible, I obtain excellence by being hard-working and ambitious. For instance, in volleyball, I hold the record for the most amount of digs …show more content…

Performing in contests, concerts, competitions, and musicals, I have become comfortable with being adjudicated to strive for improvement.

As a result of participating in band and choir, I constantly search for a challenge or new experiences. That is what led me to seek and become sophomore class president to assist with fundraisers and provide ideas for school events. Likewise, volunteering enables me to be involved in the community by registering outpatient surgeries at Mary Greeley Medical Hospital, refereeing for Special Olympics volleyball games, and instructing children at school-sponsored sports camps.

Even with living in a small town, opportunities are available for the betterment of my education. I enjoy embracing these opportunities as I consider knowledge to be power. Some programs include the Extended Learning Program and the Computer, Math, and Science Club. Because of these programs, I have additional opportunities to learn more about math and science and attend educational field trips. On these trips, I have been able to develop an interest in engineering and explore the careers for women in this profession. Having a staff that is interested in furthering my education is just one of the many blessings of attending a small

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