Individuality Anonymous

Essentially, individuality is a product of nature and nurture. I believe that one's individuality, comprised of many factors, ultimately predicts their later success and influence. A product of my environment, my unique upbringing has affected my life choices and shaped me into the balanced scholar athlete that I am today. Heredity aided in creation of my strong intrinsic motivation, which has driven me to pursue excellence in all arenas of my life. These powerful forces, existent in each of us, have distinctively impacted my high school career and will serve to do so at the University of Florida as well.

Declared "gifted" at an early age I was exposed to many opportunities to enhance my five years of education. The chance to learn basic algebra and practice advanced semantics helped me begin to realize my potential. This collaborated with my love of mathematics, existent since childhood, and my passion for all things scholastic began to take shape. Throughout elementary and middle school, my range of interests saw various foci from academics to athletics to music and back again. These experiences helped me to identify my interests, form my identity and pursue a fulfilling high school career.

Upon entrance into high...