I Want To Pursue College Essay

In the past I’ve shared about the impact of the books you “choose” to read, the people you “choose” to meet, and the places you ‘choose’ to visit. My life changed this summer because of where we chose to go, China! After the death of my father in 1988, I buried my head in the world of martial arts. I became a ‘dojo rat’ as they say. All day it was practice, practice, practice. Once I had somewhat developed my skills I was taught to teach, but it really wasn’t teaching, it was learning as I taught. The martial arts are not a destiny, it is a journey and for me pursuing each level has given me a sense of calm, stable confidence, discipline, acceptance of others, desire for growth, trust, loyalty, focus, a comradery with fellow martial artists, and a combat attitude balanced with an appreciation for life - for it is so precious. It has also helped me develop a giving, gracious attitude and most of all humility. This simple word has so much power. And just when you think you have mastered something, martial arts has a way of knocking you down…to remind you that there is always room for improvement and there is always someone better. Choose to be humble! …show more content…
However, it is not often that when you return from a vacation you learn even more about yourself. We visited two major cities in China, Beijing and Shanghai, both absolutely amazing cities and if you ever get the chance to visit, it is a must. As expected, we enjoyed the recommended tourist attractions and truly enjoyed all that those cities had to offer. The life changing moments materialized in a small mountain range in the Northwestern part Hubei, China, called the Wundang Mountains at the Shaolin Monastery. Yes, the ‘middle of nowhere’ had the greatest influence on