Personal Statement
Being a part of both my high school and club swim teams have had a very big impact on my life and who I have become. I have really enjoyed belonging to these small communities with people who have become my family. I have learned so much about myself through these people and through my time, about ten years, swimming. I have been able to learn that swimming is more of a team sport than an individual sport and that it takes lots of commitment, sacrifice, and dedication. My time swimming has also taught me a lot about myself as a student. I have learned that it does take hard work and I am willing to put in the effort, and anything else it takes, to receive the best opportunities I can.
I could not imagine my life without swimming. Taking part in it and through continuing this sport in college I hope to achieve many things, including a sense of community, fulfillment, and success. I hope to continue my academic success and learn as much as I can, as well as continuing to progress in swimming.