“Ever to excel” is not just a moto for some universities; it is applicable to everyone in their endeavors. Aristotle in his Nichomachean Ethics argues that extremes, or too much or too little of something are vices, and that the virtue is the perfect balance of the two. The virtue often leans to one side or the other, but can always be found near the center. Of the many intellectual virtues, including: curiosity, humility, carefulness and many others, I strive to embody perseverance most. In the face of adversity, perseverance allows me to overcome obstacles which may otherwise seem impossible. One of the challenges of perseverance is to determine what is worth pursuing.
The past few years have been filled with opportunities for me to demonstrate
The past few years have been filled with opportunities for me to demonstrate