Personal Narrative: The Biggest Influences In My Life

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The Biggest Influences In My Life

Some say “what a person does determines who they are,” and others say “who a person is determines what they do.” My personality drives me to take part in certain activities or clubs or to associate myself with different people and these same activities, clubs, and people have taught me about life and have developed my personality and skills. The things that have changed my life the most are my tennis team, my education, and service through my church.

From the age of eight until the 2014 tennis season I played tennis but never took it very seriously. The summer before my sophomore year my family moved into the Plymouth-Canton district; I felt out of place and alone. I didn’t make the volleyball team and basketball season wasn’t all that great. When spring came I had to decide between softball and tennis. With my mom being the tennis manager at the Livonia Y she really wanted me to play tennis so we would have another fun thing to bond over. She encouraged me to play tennis so when the time came that is what I chose and I am so glad that I did.

After tryouts I was picked to play on the Varsity team and was immediately welcomed onto the team by the other girls. I felt so at home; I truly
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I have decided to pursue a degree in Special Education concentrated in the fields of cognitive impairment and autism spectrum. My uncle has Down Syndrome therefore over my lifetime I have become accustomed to his behavior and that of his friends with other disabilities. I have learned much about they way they learn and communicate. Sadly, I have also seen the ignorance and negligence in the world that makes it hard for my uncle and those like him to live life happily with the care and love they deserve. I want to use my skills and schooling to provide students with disabilities, a safe and fun place that they can learn about themselves and the world around

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