College Application Essay
Having a twin is not how it is portrayed in the movies as mirroring their every move, having telepathy, or can replacing them in everyday life. In my case, it was like living behind a gloomy shadow instinctively mimicking her every move. Going to school, coming home, and spending weekends with the exact same person for a whole decade could easily start to become repetitive. Little did I know, this lifestyle of copying my twin’s every move would end up assisting me in the future with academics, extra-curricular activities and lifetime goals.
My second chance at life had finally arrived, and I could not have been more nervous to start altering my social life. As I got into middle school, I remember ditching my twin to join a variety of four clubs, become a part of the Student Council, and the cheer, basketball, and volleyball team. At first I didn’t think I could manage doing all of this so rapidly, but I soon realized that I was born to be around people and not hidden behind my twin. After joining these extracurriculars, the quantity of friends I had expanded immensely day after day. As I walked into each club, all I could hear …show more content…
Had I remained glued to my twin’s hip, I would have not received any of these opportunities, nor would I have my outgoing personality I continue to have today. Currently, as I intern at a local hospital, I prepare myself for my upcoming work in the medical field by talking to patients and doctors. Being able to do what was supposedly impossible without my twin, helped me develop the characteristics I am immensely grateful for. After being involved with academics and extracurriculars, I’ve grown into a social person with no fear of talking to a stranger. Now, I am able to work with my co-workers and patients more efficiently which will help me achieve additional goals in the
Having a twin is not how it is portrayed in the movies as mirroring their every move, having telepathy, or can replacing them in everyday life. In my case, it was like living behind a gloomy shadow instinctively mimicking her every move. Going to school, coming home, and spending weekends with the exact same person for a whole decade could easily start to become repetitive. Little did I know, this lifestyle of copying my twin’s every move would end up assisting me in the future with academics, extra-curricular activities and lifetime goals.
My second chance at life had finally arrived, and I could not have been more nervous to start altering my social life. As I got into middle school, I remember ditching my twin to join a variety of four clubs, become a part of the Student Council, and the cheer, basketball, and volleyball team. At first I didn’t think I could manage doing all of this so rapidly, but I soon realized that I was born to be around people and not hidden behind my twin. After joining these extracurriculars, the quantity of friends I had expanded immensely day after day. As I walked into each club, all I could hear …show more content…
Had I remained glued to my twin’s hip, I would have not received any of these opportunities, nor would I have my outgoing personality I continue to have today. Currently, as I intern at a local hospital, I prepare myself for my upcoming work in the medical field by talking to patients and doctors. Being able to do what was supposedly impossible without my twin, helped me develop the characteristics I am immensely grateful for. After being involved with academics and extracurriculars, I’ve grown into a social person with no fear of talking to a stranger. Now, I am able to work with my co-workers and patients more efficiently which will help me achieve additional goals in the