Personal Statement
Hello,
My name is Sydney Gandy. I am currently a senior at Seven Lakes High school in Katy, Texas. I am looking for a college that will support both my athletic and academic aspirations. One of my goals while in college is to compete in sports at the collegiate level. I have experience competing in Track and Field and Cross Country at both the State and National Levels. My race experience ranges from the open 400m to the 5K . Before narrowing my focus on Running, I also competed in the sport of Soccer. I competed at both the High School and Club Levels and also experienced State and National levels in that sport as well.
Academically, my career aspiration is to be a Sports Medicine Physician. My interest in this field comes from my love for both science and sports. I have done well in my science courses. I use learnings from my class as a part of my training. I attended a medical leadership forum in the summer of 2013 to see if my interest were genuine. It was an amazing experience and really let me know sports medicine was something I wanted to do. I get to do two things that I love, study medicine while playing sports. I really like helping people. My selfless behavior is what I attribute to myself and my teams winning races.
As a student athlete I understand that competition both in and out of the classroom requires a person to be physically, mentally and spiritually balanced. Something I learned from my family. These qualities I focus on daily. I am an active listener a key skill I know for success. With my experiences and exposures to sports excellence, I know I will be an influential competitor to you team and school.