Scholarship: Character
It has been a very rewarding challenge to strive to balancing my academics, work, volunteer activities, and family commitments as I pursue my academic goals. As a full-time student, I dedicate myself to my studies, because I understand and believe that education is what will enable me to achieve, ultimately, my future aspirations. Higher education certainly makes many demands of one’s time, but I manage to maintain a high level of performance, and I attribute my success to a disciplined time management system.
In addition to my academic pursuits, I work 40 hours a week as a technician. This job has helped me develop valuable technical skills and work experience as well as a work ethic and a sense of the importance of personal responsibility and integrity. Managing a full-time job while pursuing a full-time education is not easy—but it has taught me how to prioritize and maximize my time and opportunities.
Volunteerism also holds a special place in my heart, particularly because of my work as a soccer coach every Sunday. Coaching soccer gives me a chance to give back to the community that I love. I get to coach kids in physical activity, teach them teamwork and sportsmanship. It is fulfilling to see the positive impact on them.
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