I am Molly O’Neil. I am willing to step out of my comfort zone. I am an efficient goal setter. I am a determined student. Finally, I am an achiever. That is why I belong at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. I have many personal examples of how I am a goal setter, a determined student, and a achiever.
Starting with my freshman year through sophomore year I was comfortable with classes and with my after school activities. At the end of my sophomore year, I decided it was time to step outside of my comfort zone. I wanted new challenges inside and outside of school. Therefore I joined band and joined a new sport.
I started off by enrolling in band at the start of my junior year. It was a huge leap for me because I did not know how to play an instrument. I knew very little about music and knew no one in band. But I was determined and had goals. My initial goal for band was to learn the basics of playing a new instrument and eventually to play at a high school level in band. When I first started band in the summer, I had to work very hard to understand the music and learn all of marching band techniques from scratch. I even had a private instructor to further help me understand the this new language of music. Band is both a team effort as much as it is an individual effort. My band performs in front of large groups of people and also I participate in Solo Ensemble. Large or small audience, band helps me to continue stepping out of my comfort zone. My enthusiastic attitude about learning how to achieve to higher levels makes me the perfect person to advance in band and in school. I have succeeded in band and I still perform today in marching and in concert band. I believe my experience in band has prepared for additional challenges. This past year I continued to do new things such as joining a cross country ski team, Bay Nordic. This new sport taught me skills and pushed my limits. Being apart of a new team has been great. I have met many new people and have learned many new cross country skiing skills. The winter sport has taught me so much on the importance of goal setting and has encouraged me to never stop improving. When first starting off at Bay Nordic I wanted to learn how to balance on two wheels on each foot, known as roller skies. Then turn wheels into skis to glide on the snow. But being who I am, I just pushed through the fear and that made me stronger and closer with the team. As the season continued I became faster and stronger. I am proud …show more content…
I am confident that i can utilize my goal setting skills and my determination to succeed. I am ready for the next step, and I am prepared to pursue challenging classes at UW River Falls. This year is my senior year of high school, I am determined to finish strong so that I can be ready when I come to UW River Falls next fall. I know this place is the best fit college for me. They are just as determined as I am to completing college and finding success in a career. They can further push me towards new opportunities and new learning experiences. They will also push me to new levels and foster an environment where I can make new goals. Thank you for taking your time and I would ask you to please consider accepting me into the UW-River Falls
Starting with my freshman year through sophomore year I was comfortable with classes and with my after school activities. At the end of my sophomore year, I decided it was time to step outside of my comfort zone. I wanted new challenges inside and outside of school. Therefore I joined band and joined a new sport.
I started off by enrolling in band at the start of my junior year. It was a huge leap for me because I did not know how to play an instrument. I knew very little about music and knew no one in band. But I was determined and had goals. My initial goal for band was to learn the basics of playing a new instrument and eventually to play at a high school level in band. When I first started band in the summer, I had to work very hard to understand the music and learn all of marching band techniques from scratch. I even had a private instructor to further help me understand the this new language of music. Band is both a team effort as much as it is an individual effort. My band performs in front of large groups of people and also I participate in Solo Ensemble. Large or small audience, band helps me to continue stepping out of my comfort zone. My enthusiastic attitude about learning how to achieve to higher levels makes me the perfect person to advance in band and in school. I have succeeded in band and I still perform today in marching and in concert band. I believe my experience in band has prepared for additional challenges. This past year I continued to do new things such as joining a cross country ski team, Bay Nordic. This new sport taught me skills and pushed my limits. Being apart of a new team has been great. I have met many new people and have learned many new cross country skiing skills. The winter sport has taught me so much on the importance of goal setting and has encouraged me to never stop improving. When first starting off at Bay Nordic I wanted to learn how to balance on two wheels on each foot, known as roller skies. Then turn wheels into skis to glide on the snow. But being who I am, I just pushed through the fear and that made me stronger and closer with the team. As the season continued I became faster and stronger. I am proud …show more content…
I am confident that i can utilize my goal setting skills and my determination to succeed. I am ready for the next step, and I am prepared to pursue challenging classes at UW River Falls. This year is my senior year of high school, I am determined to finish strong so that I can be ready when I come to UW River Falls next fall. I know this place is the best fit college for me. They are just as determined as I am to completing college and finding success in a career. They can further push me towards new opportunities and new learning experiences. They will also push me to new levels and foster an environment where I can make new goals. Thank you for taking your time and I would ask you to please consider accepting me into the UW-River Falls