Personal Statement

2. A skill of mine I find really important to me is adapting to new environments, getting along
with others, and communicating. It is easy for me to adapt to other environments because all of
my life I was always moving and going to different places, so when I always changed schools I
would have to adapt to the environment and talk to new people and make friends. Another skill I
find important, I have is socializing. People are not very good at socializing, especially after
covid, and I find it really important to socialize with others instead of being isolated. Socializing
can also better the mental health of others, and it increases communicative skills. The last skill
that I have that I think is important to me is getting along with others. You are always going to
learn how to get along with others at school, work, etc. This is very important because you have
to keep the environment you are in safe and getting along with others at school make it a safe
environment for others and less trouble, making school a better place. I am perfect at
problem-solving outside of school and inside of school. This skill helps me out because I can be
independent and solve my own problems without others. Like with work, home, school, and the
gym and life problems. For example, when I had rude customers at Little Caesars I would try to
solve the problem on my own first, then if I couldn't do it myself I would let management handle
it. All 3 skills are really important to me overall because college is going to be a new experience
for me and I think I would be able to adapt to it easily. The socializing is important for college
because I would always need to interact with others and good communication skills will get me
far in life.

3. My greatest talent is being able to be dedicated to something and stick to it. I've always been
hardworking, I try to achieve my goals that I set for myself, and I try to keep myself occupied at
all times. I've been determined to achieve good grades, stick to my diet, and get a job.
Furthermore, I really think it is important to be dedicated because it shows how much of a
hardworking person you are and shows how much you struggle. It also helps me in a way of
knowing if I want something that bad I can do it, like good grades for example. This was a long
process for me to stick to, but it helped me out as a whole. A talent I have that I am proud of
myself for is being able to help others out. I help others out in many different ways, but one way
I do is motivation and how to be dedicated. People ask me for help with my dieting, the way I
train, and what do I do to lose weight and gain muscle, I tell them every step of the way it took
me to achieve my goals and I help them out with the foods and proper techniques I used. I also
help others in school people that lost motivation for it and give up, I try my hardest to get them
going and helping them out because I really believe that education is important and everyone
should get one. The last way I think is important on helping is hearing others out and being
compassionate, this doesn't have to do with education, but I really do believe helping people out
mentally can do so much and better a person. Mental health can do so much to someone, and it
can be the reason why they give up in school, so I really think it's important to hear others out.

5. I have 2 challenges that I faced was adapting to new environments, and it is a great skill of
mine now, but I found it very challenging. When you start to switch to many different schools and
move to different houses you have to leave behind the people, like your neighbors, classmates,
and friends that you had in the environment. Then you have to go to a whole new, different
environment, and you have to socialize because you don't know anyone. Before I was very bad
at socializing and that's why this was such a difficult challenge, but as I kept moving and moving
it became easier and easier. The second challenge I've faced personally was losing weight. I
was always made fun of when I grew up, and I really hated the way I looked, so stuck to my
diet, and I was really dedicated to change myself. It was a long, hard process, but it was a
challenge I am proud of myself for. I say this helps me academically because it helps me to not
give up, and it has changed me mentally and physically. I always strive to get good grades and
never give up, it also helps me as well because knowing I can be this successful makes me
want to go to college and get a job. 3rd challenge I have faced was socializing with others, I am
a really quite person and when it comes to talking to others it is very hard for me, especially
after covid. As time went on, I made more friends and talked to others without being scared
because I was more confident and comfortable with the school environment. It also had benefit
to my mental health, independence, less anxiety/depression, and communication skills.

7. I would say I make school a better environment by being positive and friendly towards others.
Students can often create negativity energy and use it towards others/teachers, I think showing
them positivity and being compassionate with them can change their attitudes towards others.
Another way is participating in school activities. Participating in school activities can make
school a better place because it brings more people getting involved, and it encourages others
to spread the idea of volunteerism. I've also donated supplies to the school too. During FFA,
they have activities where you can donate to people that are in need of things. I also socialize
with other students, it is very important to do this because you don't know how one may feel and
socializing with others can brighten up the mood and make them feel better. I help others out
that are in need of it that believe they can't achieve their goals/good grades. Furthermore, I
believe is it really important to make school a positive environment and make sure everyone
gets treated well. I also report things that I feel may bring negativity to the environment. For
example, bullying is the main thing and making fun of others as well with weight/race, etc. I
communicate with my teachers, this is a perfect way to make school a good environment
because teachers know how their students feel and what's going on. When I talk to my
teachers, I feel excellent and positive. I love being in inspiration to others and I think giving
people motivation and dedication to keep going is a very good way to keep a positive attitude on
others.