Getting To Know You "Identity" Writing Sample

As an elementary student I was always participating in extra curricular activities. I joined sports without thinking about whether I played well or not. I had the thought that “practice makes perfect” and if I practiced, I would be able to play well. I was usually busy after school with practices and games, and I also had gymnastics twice a week in the evenings. If I had a day where I had spare time I would quickly finish up my homework and go outside to play. In the past I was more of an athletic person.

As a grade twelve student I do not play any sports and I focus more on school. I put time and effort into my homework, assignments and projects. I feel dedicated to finish my tasks and achieve good grades. I set high expectations for myself and try my best to successfully accomplish them. During my spare time I am usually finishing up my homework or studying for upcoming tests or quizzes. Realizing that I am almost done high school, I need to make smart choices on what classes I choose to take and where I stand overall in the courses. As a student this year I understand that I am going to be making a huge life choice (as of career) and doing well in school is the base to get where I would like to be.

Trying to imagine myself in years from now is very difficult because I have not figured out the “right career” I would like to pursue in. I can defiantly say that I will be attending a university after graduating but I am not too sure in what field I would be most interested and happy in. I feel like I want to be an eye doctor but I have second thoughts on the positives and negatives before proceeding to do so. I do see myself in a university for many years and successfully getting a degree. I would say that in the years to come I don’t see myself entirely changing but the future is left unknown.