College Admissions Essay: How Soccer Changed My Life

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There are many things that shape me into the person I am today. But there is only one occasion that solidly marked my transition from my childhood.
I was bored, walking alone one afternoon around the new neighborhood I had just moved in, when a ball slowly rolled to my feet. Casually, I kicked it back and somehow it turned to an amazing goal. The kids applauded and pulled me in for a random soccer game. That was how it all started, when I began growing fond of soccer.
Bringing my childhood hobby to secondary school, I signed up for a soccer club. There are two teams divided, one for amateurs and the other for the professionals. As a newbie, I was put in training with other beginners. Day by day, I practiced in the back-up team while looking at the other team training across the stadium, wishing to soon be one of them. I cannot stop imagining myself wearing my school’s jersey and playing along with many talented players in front of admiring eyes of people. At that moment, being qualified for the school team was the dream.
However, as one semester had gone by, no progress
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I found my huge potential and interest in chemistry. I was so obsessed when watching chemical reactions, how it changes in colors, textures, and forms. I always feel self-satisfied when a new chemical matter is created, just like when I score a wonderful goal. Setting aside soccer as a hobby, I devoted to excel more in Chemistry. It doesn’t feel like studying, but rather discovering new things. With my endless effort, I always gain remarkable achievements in Chemistry. Becoming a chemist and producing a groundbreaking substance for human being are my dream now. Though it is far-reaching, it does not bother me anyway, just like I did with soccer. It is just the matter of how hard I try, how dedicated I am, and how long my patience lasts. Achieving accomplishment is a boundless journey and requires us to always keep striving for

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