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valencia's idea of self, My dad and I have always had a stable…
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My dad and I have always had a stable relationship, and he has been someone that I can turn to whenever I need. His support as impacted me greatly, and his character even more. I have learned kindness and patience from him, two things that I value significantly.
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I grew up playing basketball but eventually switched over to tennis when I got to high school. I was, and still am, so passionate about the sport because it let me bring out my competitive side and was a way to escape from reality for a little. I was not even on the ladder the first two years, but it inspired me to become a better player so that I would be able to compete in matches. I worked incredibly hard those two years and my junior year I was placed as the number 6 seed and allowed to compete in matches against other schools. I pushed myself every single time I picked up my racquet and the sport taught me to persevere even when I think I can't, as well as to always have hope that I can become a better version of myself if I try.
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Ever since I can remember I have had an immense love for animals of all types. I believe that my love for animals has made me into a compassionate and empathetic individual. Since a young age, I have recognized that animals have profound feelings and are incredibly fascinating when you really think about it.
I was raised Catholic and went to a Catholic school during my elementary and high school years. Going to a Catholic school diminished my faith and I had to rediscover it myself once I left that environment. I did not like the way the Church teachings were forced onto us, and it was especially hard being told that I have to follow all of these teachings otherwise I was not a true Catholic. I did my own research and talked to many different kinds of people who were Catholic, and even though it is still a battle I am more confident in my faith than I have ever been.
As I've grown older, I realized although I consider myself an ambivert I am more introverted than extroverted. I like keeping my circle small and giving 100% to those friendships that I know will last a lifetime. My best friend, Made, is someone that I met my freshman year of high school and has been with me through every hardship I've faced since then. I cherish my friendships and know that I would not get as far as I know I can in life without them.
My mom and I had a turbulent relationship throughout my childhood, but as I have grown older I realize much of it was because of cultural differences and lack of communication. She pushes me to be a better person everyday, and even though I did not understand why she was so hard on me when I was younger I do now. While my dad has taught me kindness and patience, my mom has taught me how to be resilient and fierce.
I am half Korean and half Scottish, but I especially appreciate my Korean culture because it has challenged me and helped me create many connections. I used to be self-conscious about it because I grew up in a predominantly white area with little to no ethnic friends, and sometimes other kids would make fun of the food I would eat or how my mom spoke. As I've matured, I've embraced this side of me and could not be prouder of where I came from. Every year when I go to visit my mom's family in South Korea I am reminded of how lucky I am to experience the culture and have beautiful relationships with this side of my family even though we have many differences.
I have had a few relationships throughout my teen years, but only one of them changed me as a person. I would consider the person my first love, and he inadvertently taught me many things during and after the relationship ended. I learned how to communicate more effectively and control my anger and frustration during hard moments. It also made me change and evolve in ways I never knew were possible. It taught me how to be strong and love the person I'm with the way they want and deserve to be loved.
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Elephants have always been my favorite animal because they symbolize strength and have similar emotions to us
I've been keeping up with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust since I was a sophomore in high school and hope to be able to visit sometime in the future
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