¶ … Sparked by my being the eldest girl in the family, my personality developed to become strong, colorful, and well-formed. From as early as I can remember, I felt a keen sense of responsibility, partly fueled by the expectations placed on my by my relatives, parents, and siblings. Automatically placed in a position of leadership since my early childhood, I continue to display initiative, decisiveness, and optimism in all my relationships. My unique personality particularly emerges within the arena of human relationships, especially friendships and family ties. My Korean heritage also has a great impact on my identity, fostering my appreciation for and curiosity about the world around me. I am inquisitive and interested in expanding my horizons. Because I have a tightly knit family with close ties to our traditions, I enjoy being helpful and nurturing to others. My parents don't speak fluent English, and I have always been willing and able to assist them with the cultural barriers they encounter. However, I have lived alone for the past three years, which has brought my organizational skills to the fore. I am geared for success and set high standards and goals for myself. However ambitious I may be, I am also cooperative and considerate of others.
My main weakness might be
Although I am extremely punctual, I seem to always be busy. I would like to free up some free time in my schedule for other activities. For example, for a long time I have wanted to take some computer courses and receive a certificate for Microsoft Word or Excel, but I haven't made the time yet. Academics are my first priority, and I am constantly pressuring myself to do well in school. Of course, my perfectionism can go overboard, as I need to create more leisure time. I like to swim, play tennis, and draw, but for now I only do those things in my imagination. I am well-organized in some areas of my life, but I need to apply this tendency to my personal life and make more time for things other than classes. I have often felt an acute sense of pressure to succeed and expect a lot of myself. I think I need to find a happy medium between ambition and relaxation. However, I do tend to enjoy challenges and usually rise to the occasion.
My self-confidence, enthusiasm, and cheerful resolve rub off on others; I would definitely describe myself as possessing a strong character and a good friend. I resist holding grudges because I am not nearly as hard on others as I am on myself. Most people notice that I exhibit good judgment, and I also do not shy away from making decisions. I don't fear failure because I am constantly trying to succeed with enthusiasm. This is also a product of my healthy sense of self-esteem. My ability to blend a strong independent streak with an enjoyment of other people is one my strongest qualities.
A constant endeavor to better myself is a main hallmark of my personality. Furthermore, my diligence and tenacity in all activities is noticeable to anyone who knows me. I don't like to give up; once I start a project I must forge forth and finish it. I also…
