Personal Statement
I am a 16 years old teenager from Cyprus. I have already got into a plan and started working on achieving my dreams. My dream is to one day be able to play and study in the US and then to play professionally at the top level of volleyball. Because my parents do not have the financial ability to put me through college in the US, I have started working as a waiter at a local tavern, in order to save money and make my dreams come true. I know that I won't be able to raise all the money I will need for my studies, but I do believe that with a scholarship I can make it.
I have always been passionate about playing volleyball and I think my passion about it is what has driven my goals, and what has blessed me with the strong desire to achieve them.
Through a team sport like volleyball I was able to achieve personal growth as well. It has made me realize that being patient and learning to cooperate with my teammate is something that can bring the desired result of winning. It has made me less selfish and has taught me that my teammates are just as valuable and can contribute to the team just as much.
