Uc Berkeley Assignment

Growing up in Northern California with an interest in utilizing technology to change how people engage with politics and the world writ large, UC Berkeley’s emphasis on innovation and social responsibility has always been the embodiment of what I seek in my learning environment. It is in admiration of UC Berkeley’s institutional values, political atmosphere, and educational opportunities that I am writing to appeal my decision. Reflecting on the criteria used to make admissions decisions at UC Berkeley, I would like to bring light to my amblyopia which affected my academic performance during high school. I was diagnosed at a very early age with amblyopia, more commonly referred to as lazy eye. Despite having to wear special glasses and eye …show more content…
Coming into high school, my amblyopia took an unexpected turn for the worse; what used to just be a lazy eye evolved into what is known as diplopia or double-vision. Staying focused in class and working late hours to complete schoolwork proved to be increasingly difficult as I saw the world in double and my eyes would get extremely stressed. Halfway into freshman year, I started vision therapy sessions in an attempt to control and improve my eye problems. In spite of my grades taking a hit and having difficulty managing my schedule between school, extracurriculars, and vision therapy, I made a conscious choice to continue taking challenging courses. Although I was urged to take easier classes and take a break from debate and music, pursuing my interests both inside and outside the classroom have truly enabled me to become a more curious and motivated student. I am happy to report that although I still do have both amblyopia and diplopia, vision therapy has considerably improved my eye’s condition and my ability to be more proactive both inside and outside school. Moreover, I hope continue my debate career on the intercollegiate level at UC