What sets me apart from other candidates is my unique background, positive attitude and enthusiasm. In highlighting my strengths I realize that I have a strong foundation in family, loyalty, and an unwavering interest and curiosity to challenge myself. In being an Asian American I realize I have the best of both worlds and I can embrace both cultures. I am the first generation American of immigrant parents from Fujian and Hong Kong. I can speak Cantonese and have studied martial arts from the age of four, I started my formal education in the Chinese Mandarin language and culture when I was five by attending the Great Wall Enrichment Center. I fully embrace my heritage and background and participate in many community activities. I have
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The personal characteristics that have helped me continue to be a success involves integrity, compassion, and empathy. That is why I continue to show my gratitude by excelling in school, helping my brother in his studies and ensuring that i give back to the community, obey my parents , and have respect for everyone. My accomplishments include throughout my studies at Citizen's Academy and at Entrepreneurship Preparatory School awards as a Great Lakes Scholar, "Citizen of the Year", Math Olympian award recipient, placing first place in the science fair, perfect attendance, receiving the Principal Award as a High Performing student, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and most importantly the great privilege of being a member of the Young Scholars Program in association with The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Everyday I challenge myself to do better, learn more, and aim high. I spend each day with my grandmother and younger brother as my parents work everyday 7 days a week to provide for us. I assist my grandmother anyway I can as I know she is not as strong physically as she use to be and she does not speak English so i help translate as needed. I tutor my younger brother in his studies as needed as well as help my younger cousins whenever they visit. My family is very important to me. I also help my parents sometimes on the weekend at their business when they are short handed. This is good in providing me an opportunity to be more well rounded and to gain skills I need for the
The personal characteristics that have helped me continue to be a success involves integrity, compassion, and empathy. That is why I continue to show my gratitude by excelling in school, helping my brother in his studies and ensuring that i give back to the community, obey my parents , and have respect for everyone. My accomplishments include throughout my studies at Citizen's Academy and at Entrepreneurship Preparatory School awards as a Great Lakes Scholar, "Citizen of the Year", Math Olympian award recipient, placing first place in the science fair, perfect attendance, receiving the Principal Award as a High Performing student, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and most importantly the great privilege of being a member of the Young Scholars Program in association with The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Everyday I challenge myself to do better, learn more, and aim high. I spend each day with my grandmother and younger brother as my parents work everyday 7 days a week to provide for us. I assist my grandmother anyway I can as I know she is not as strong physically as she use to be and she does not speak English so i help translate as needed. I tutor my younger brother in his studies as needed as well as help my younger cousins whenever they visit. My family is very important to me. I also help my parents sometimes on the weekend at their business when they are short handed. This is good in providing me an opportunity to be more well rounded and to gain skills I need for the