Hello! I have been raised in Anchorage Alaska... It's not as exotic as it sounds, but does offer the opportunity for travel to warm climates! When I was around six years old I fell in love with swimming.. Both at the pool and open water... During vacations my family still has a hard time pulling me out of the water.. I found a great club team when I around 14 years old. It is here that I learned that swimming is not just an individual sport , but a team sport. We support each other and push each other to the next level. My coach added discipline into the mixture. I am very focused and disciplined in both my swimming and academics. I am well rounded with friends , volunteer services and clubs, but I prioritize swimming and my education. My goal is to swim for a college that has great team spirit and the opportunity to study life sciences. What sets me apart from others is my dedication to succeed and not stopping until I have given it one hundred percent. This is how I live my life, in school or the pool.