College Admissions Essay: My Life As A College Athlete

I am a strong believer in the famous saying “things happen for a reason” it has taught me to have patience, and positivity through out any life obstacles thrown at me. I’ve been an athlete for as long as I can remember, running track, swimming, and most importantly playing football all four years of my high school career. I’ve developed an enormous passion for the sport of football and have worked endless summers and academic years for my senior year season. Unfortunately, that season ended quickly. During a summer practice, prior to one week before my senior year of high school, I was running a play with my teammates as one of them ran into my knee and managed to knock me onto the ground feeling completely numb. Little did I know, I fully dislocated my knee, as a result I had torn my ACL, PCL, and MCL. I was devastated. …show more content…
This incident was life changing; I believe that this made me overall stronger. This taught me to give my all in every single aspect in my life, because you never know what can be cut short from you. This plays a huge role in my academics, simply because I will not allow myself to be anything but successful in my four years at Illinois State. I plan to defeat any barrier, and not take anything for granted. My education is my first priority and I plan to make the best of it. I am very involved outside of sports as well, I enjoy participating in clubs such as being the president of the economics club at my high school, and volunteering with my friends at school events, animal shelters, and community gatherings. Being at ISU would allow me to help out the community and continue participating in clubs outside of my academics. Although my major is undeclared, I have no doubt that when I do find the right career for me I will not let anyone down. I plan and hope to attend Illinois State and give it all I