Before I could even comprehend the letters in front of me, my parents instilled in me a love for reading. And, thanks to their patience and diligence, reading and writing have always been my strongest and most beloved subjects. At the age of eight I had read the Harry Potter series multiple times and could recite my favorite passages on demand. By the age of ten I had read most of the books in my local library and by eleven I had begun to read the classics such as Pride and Prejudice. By fourteen I had begun biographies and by 16 I had a book self as diverse as the authors featured on it.
Though I was often teased for my overwhelming love for reading, I never for one moment wavered. Reading allowed me to escape reality and learn more about the world around me. Reading gave me the opportunity to …show more content…
Most days I find myself ahead of my classmates in the material, often asking my teachers for additional work to complete. Due to this I often find myself searching for something to occupy my time between classes, having completed my additional work days in advance. The small class size, formerly a positive point is now somewhat a negative. In an average class size of ten students I feel as though every action is on display. And as often is the case in a class of six when three students do not attend the professor is forced to question whether to teach or to simply cancel class due to lack of attendance. My education has begun to rely on the students in my class instead of myself.
A highlight of my time at the College of Saint Joseph’s included the cross country team. I ran cross country for the College of Saint Joseph’s during its inaugural year and it taught me the value of patience. Going from a high school skill level to a college skill level was a challenge but I believe that by the end of my season I was performing at a level that I never could have reached during my high school
Though I was often teased for my overwhelming love for reading, I never for one moment wavered. Reading allowed me to escape reality and learn more about the world around me. Reading gave me the opportunity to …show more content…
Most days I find myself ahead of my classmates in the material, often asking my teachers for additional work to complete. Due to this I often find myself searching for something to occupy my time between classes, having completed my additional work days in advance. The small class size, formerly a positive point is now somewhat a negative. In an average class size of ten students I feel as though every action is on display. And as often is the case in a class of six when three students do not attend the professor is forced to question whether to teach or to simply cancel class due to lack of attendance. My education has begun to rely on the students in my class instead of myself.
A highlight of my time at the College of Saint Joseph’s included the cross country team. I ran cross country for the College of Saint Joseph’s during its inaugural year and it taught me the value of patience. Going from a high school skill level to a college skill level was a challenge but I believe that by the end of my season I was performing at a level that I never could have reached during my high school