As an experienced scuba diver, I have adjusted to one thing, swimming against the tide. I see a similar tide in high school, where people with comparable attributes tend to stick together, forming cliques, which reinforce stereotypes. Even though these social portrayals exist, I do not see myself fitting specifically into any one particular category. Throughout high school I have been true to my beliefs, and have set personal goals. I have achieved academic success in a very competitive high school, earned multiple varsity sport letters, and developed unique opinions. All together this makes me who I am, not a stereotype.
The idea of being socially categorized based on intellect or physical capability is an