When I asked my mom to describe me, she said that I am benevolent, trustworthy and affectionate. At the same time, she reminded me that I am "as stubborn as a mule" because once I get an idea in my mind I go after it relentlessly. My dad described me as highly motivated and disciplined. He said I work diligently and intensively to achieve the goals I have set. My younger brother said "You are the older sister of the coolest brother, and I can't wait for you to go to college so I can have your room I was not surprised by his answer.
Using my family's responses as my foundation I would describe myself as passionate and compassionate. I am passionate about life, my beliefs, and helping others; compassionate about people struggling to overcome obstacles. I have always been interested in computer Language; and have already studied sign language as an elective course for three years.
My first experience with the deaf culture was in second grade, when I befriended two girls that were considered "outsiders" because they could not speak nor hear. Their ability to overcome what I perceived to be a huge disadvantage made a great impression on me. One of my greatest challenges was helping a family friend whose child has autism. At first, this was far more difficult than I anticipated. As we got to know each other better; however, things became easier for both of us. Although she is unable to communicate verbally, she has learned to sign a few words. I am thankful for our time together and strongly feel that I have probably learned more from her than she has from me. As you can see by these two examples, I have a strong desire to assist others facing unique challenges. As such, I intend to major in pre-med and minor in Deafness and Hearing Studies.
