Starting with my freshman year through sophomore year I was comfortable with classes and with my after school activities. At the end of my sophomore year, I decided it was time to step outside of my comfort zone. I wanted new challenges inside and outside of school. Therefore I joined band and joined a new sport.
I started off by enrolling in band at the start of my junior year. It was a huge leap for me because I did not know how to play an instrument. I knew very little about music and knew no one in band. But I was determined and had goals. My initial goal for band was to learn the basics of playing a new instrument and eventually to play at a high school level in band. When I first started band in the summer, I had to work very hard to understand the music and learn all of marching band techniques from scratch. I even had a private instructor to further help …show more content…
I am confident that i can utilize my goal setting skills and my determination to succeed. I am ready for the next step, and I am prepared to pursue challenging classes at UW River Falls. This year is my senior year of high school, I am determined to finish strong so that I can be ready when I come to UW River Falls next fall. I know this place is the best fit college for me. They are just as determined as I am to completing college and finding success in a career. They can further push me towards new opportunities and new learning experiences. They will also push me to new levels and foster an environment where I can make new goals. Thank you for taking your time and I would ask you to please consider accepting me into the UW-River Falls