My high school experience has been strikingly different than what I see on TV, in movies, or read in books. While I know some people at my school clearly identify with a single archetype, I feel that I cannot be characterized by any one of these labels: jock, nerd, or rebel. Rather, I am a unique mix of the qualities of all three.
I am like a jock because I am serious about the sports in which I participate. I run cross country, winter track, and spring track. While I am not yet a varsity competitor, I have been striving to be one since freshman year. I run on days we don’t have practice and throughout the offseason. I’ve always worked very hard to improve my times and challenge myself; running is a lifelong sport and I will continue it as long as possible. There is a unique camaraderie on a cross-country team. We are a tight-knit, collaborative group who cheer for each other during meets and practices. We all run together in races whether ranked as JV or varsity, and no one is excluded. I was given the informal role of JV supervisor, helping the younger runners workout and improve. Although this role may slow down my own rate of improvement, I enjoy contributing to the future of our team. While I might not have the characteristics of a standard jock, as I can’t throw …show more content…
I read all kinds of books for pleasure, from biographies such as Unbroken to fiction like The Hunger Games to nonfiction such as Freakonomics. I am also genuinely curious about the natural world. When I participated in a National Geographic Student Expedition to Iceland, I became intrigued with endangered aquatic algae formations called “lake balls,” and researched them intensively. I prioritize my schoolwork ahead of my social life. I complete my homework first thing after school. I love the satisfaction of getting A’s on assignments I give my all. While I might not be a stereotypical nerd, I know that working hard will help me achieve my future
I am like a jock because I am serious about the sports in which I participate. I run cross country, winter track, and spring track. While I am not yet a varsity competitor, I have been striving to be one since freshman year. I run on days we don’t have practice and throughout the offseason. I’ve always worked very hard to improve my times and challenge myself; running is a lifelong sport and I will continue it as long as possible. There is a unique camaraderie on a cross-country team. We are a tight-knit, collaborative group who cheer for each other during meets and practices. We all run together in races whether ranked as JV or varsity, and no one is excluded. I was given the informal role of JV supervisor, helping the younger runners workout and improve. Although this role may slow down my own rate of improvement, I enjoy contributing to the future of our team. While I might not have the characteristics of a standard jock, as I can’t throw …show more content…
I read all kinds of books for pleasure, from biographies such as Unbroken to fiction like The Hunger Games to nonfiction such as Freakonomics. I am also genuinely curious about the natural world. When I participated in a National Geographic Student Expedition to Iceland, I became intrigued with endangered aquatic algae formations called “lake balls,” and researched them intensively. I prioritize my schoolwork ahead of my social life. I complete my homework first thing after school. I love the satisfaction of getting A’s on assignments I give my all. While I might not be a stereotypical nerd, I know that working hard will help me achieve my future