- Personal Statement
For as long as I can remember I have always loved sports. Most children are naturally playful, but for me, my desire to be active stretched well pass my childhood years. In elementary school I was a part of a little league baseball team, in middle school I ran track, and in high school I became an even more diverse athlete by joining the baseball, basketball, and soccer teams. It was during that time when I realized my passion for sports medicine. I have always been fascinated with the human body and its complexities. However, it wasn’t until I fractured my ankle in the final soccer playoff game before the state championship that my passion was ignited. It was my senior year and I had helped my team reach the state championship …show more content…
It was then that I had my moment of realization. Prior to my injury, I knew that I wanted to work in the medical field, but it wasn’t until that time that I discovered my passion would be sports medicine. I knew this would be a career I would enjoy for the rest of my life. It appeals to me in its ability to translate the art and science of comprehensive analysis and discussion into individualized patient care. I would say that sports medicine is the epitome of everything that peaks my interest as it relates to physiology and …show more content…
I was unfamiliar with the process of choosing the order of courses that would transition me to graduation. As a result, I took several non-required courses, and I even took some of the needed courses, for my degree, out of order. Needless to say, I hit an academic wall that lasted five long semesters. It would have been easier for me to change majors for the sake of graduation, but being in such a predicament only sharpened my perseverance and molded my determination. While these academic complications seemed unbearable at the time, my senior year turned out to be my most challenging year. Not only did I have a tough academic load and the anticipation of graduation, I also had to overcome the tragic loss of my sister, who was killed in a mass shooting led by a well-known terrorist organization. I found it inexpressibly tough to continue with school after experiencing this tragedy; nevertheless, I managed to find a new resilience and motivation to continue to pursue my dream. Now I am more devoted than ever
For as long as I can remember I have always loved sports. Most children are naturally playful, but for me, my desire to be active stretched well pass my childhood years. In elementary school I was a part of a little league baseball team, in middle school I ran track, and in high school I became an even more diverse athlete by joining the baseball, basketball, and soccer teams. It was during that time when I realized my passion for sports medicine. I have always been fascinated with the human body and its complexities. However, it wasn’t until I fractured my ankle in the final soccer playoff game before the state championship that my passion was ignited. It was my senior year and I had helped my team reach the state championship …show more content…
It was then that I had my moment of realization. Prior to my injury, I knew that I wanted to work in the medical field, but it wasn’t until that time that I discovered my passion would be sports medicine. I knew this would be a career I would enjoy for the rest of my life. It appeals to me in its ability to translate the art and science of comprehensive analysis and discussion into individualized patient care. I would say that sports medicine is the epitome of everything that peaks my interest as it relates to physiology and …show more content…
I was unfamiliar with the process of choosing the order of courses that would transition me to graduation. As a result, I took several non-required courses, and I even took some of the needed courses, for my degree, out of order. Needless to say, I hit an academic wall that lasted five long semesters. It would have been easier for me to change majors for the sake of graduation, but being in such a predicament only sharpened my perseverance and molded my determination. While these academic complications seemed unbearable at the time, my senior year turned out to be my most challenging year. Not only did I have a tough academic load and the anticipation of graduation, I also had to overcome the tragic loss of my sister, who was killed in a mass shooting led by a well-known terrorist organization. I found it inexpressibly tough to continue with school after experiencing this tragedy; nevertheless, I managed to find a new resilience and motivation to continue to pursue my dream. Now I am more devoted than ever