Strong Work Ethic

Decent Essays
UNC Chapel Hill Supplementary Essay

Greek, Peruvian, and American all mixed in one. I have a passion for community service and a strong work ethic. These are the characteristics that define who I am and what I hope to bring to the community of Chapel Hill inside and outside the classroom. My strong work ethic will help me to succeed and to gain the trust of fellow students. My passion for community service will allow me to achieve leadership roles in community organizations. My multicultural background will bring a different perspective to campus because diversity provides personal growth opportunities for students.
My strong work ethic is based on my philosophy that if you have self-determination and work hard towards your goals, you

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