To be honest, I was only inducted into Phi Theta Kappa during this past spring semester. I was honored to be inducted because I am the first one in my family to go to college. This means a lot to me and my family, be recognized for my academic achievements. I hope to be able to remain involved in honors societies such as Phi Theta Kappa throughout my career at UIC. Though my experience with PTK is limited I still have several ways in which I plan to contribute by helping fellow students, being involved in German language and studies, participating in athletics.
I have come to realize that college is not only about achieving personal academic goals, but also about helping fellow students along the way. In the last two years, I have developed various study and time management skills that have been essential and beneficial in terms of my academics and personal growth/life. By discovering who I am and what my passions are I am certain that I am capable of helping freshmen navigate their way through their first year of college. There have been a handful of students …show more content…
I started playing baseball as a young girl in Germany and by the time I was 15 years old I was playing major league Softball. At the age of 17 I was the awarded Most Valuable Player at State Championship, Hessen, Germany. Though it has been quite some time since I set foot on a softball field, I do wish to try out for the Softball team at UIC. Even if I do not make it on the team, I do wish to be involved in sports, especially softball and baseball since they have been a significant part of my life. I believe that sports teach individuals much more than just how hit or catch a ball. Sports teach us that life is not centered around us, but centered on us and everyone around us. They teach us how to be a team player, and that in life it is okay to lose sometimes to be able to grow and develop into the player/person/individual we are destined to
I have come to realize that college is not only about achieving personal academic goals, but also about helping fellow students along the way. In the last two years, I have developed various study and time management skills that have been essential and beneficial in terms of my academics and personal growth/life. By discovering who I am and what my passions are I am certain that I am capable of helping freshmen navigate their way through their first year of college. There have been a handful of students …show more content…
I started playing baseball as a young girl in Germany and by the time I was 15 years old I was playing major league Softball. At the age of 17 I was the awarded Most Valuable Player at State Championship, Hessen, Germany. Though it has been quite some time since I set foot on a softball field, I do wish to try out for the Softball team at UIC. Even if I do not make it on the team, I do wish to be involved in sports, especially softball and baseball since they have been a significant part of my life. I believe that sports teach individuals much more than just how hit or catch a ball. Sports teach us that life is not centered around us, but centered on us and everyone around us. They teach us how to be a team player, and that in life it is okay to lose sometimes to be able to grow and develop into the player/person/individual we are destined to