Personal Statement
Hello! I am Abigail Wang, and I currently swim for NOVA of Virginia Aquatics. Ever since I was very little, even before starting in a formal swimming program, I loved the water in all its fun ways. I would be at the pool for hours; splashing around or pretending to be a mermaid while refusing to leave. As a result, at the age of 7, I made the decision to start competitively at NOVA. Swimming has pushed me to obtain improved life-time abilities such as balancing classes, other extracurriculars, and having time to enjoy myself, through time management.
However, I feel the most important that resulted from this sport is the acceptance of failure; that growing up, I have truly underestimated the amount that can be learned from "screwing up". This sport has additionally allowed me to become more open with others, and strike friendships with more people having the same interests. Now, I wish to continue in having swimming to be an enjoyable aspect of my life as I go through high school and beyond.