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Growing up and living in Louisville, Kentucky my entire life has limited my exposure to many things. In fact, I am at least an eighth generation Kentucky boy, raised the same way my dad, granddad, and his father were raised. While my family history seems to be contained in the state of Kentucky, my mother’s family is completely different. After being born in the state of Ohio, she grew up in Sydney, Australia then went on to school in California, eventually finishing in New York. Her extensive travels across the globe have given me the desire to be exposed to new and different things. Although I do not have much to offer to the University of Colorado in terms of diversity, I have a strong desire to learn as a member of a diverse community. For the next four years of my life I want to fulfill the craving that my mother has given me. I want to discover the numerous backgrounds that students at CU have to offer. After being exposed to this new diversity, I will expect myself to grow as a person. I promise to give back to the community with everything I have to offer.
Although my past may not be unique, I come from a very inclusive community that tries its hardest to reach out and grasp as many elements as possible to then give back to the people that are a part of it. The school that I have attended for the past thirteen years of my life encourages each student and teacher to be open about their lives and ambitions. I have enjoyed this action of sharing myself with others and listening as well. Not only do I plan on bringing this attribute to Colorado, I also plan to expand it and celebrate with others how easy it is to spread not only your own personal experiences but also experiences shared to you by others. My interests in life stretch widely across the spectrum from sports to puzzles and from complex math problems to backpacking, yet there seems to be one simple action that provides me with the most pleasure; giving.
There is no better feeling than giving something that I earned to another human being. This is what I have to offer to my new friends at the University of Colorado. In exchange, I will learn greatly from them. I look forward to the interesting things that I will take in from others that shall stimulate my interests in and outside of class. It is definitely time for me to broaden my horizons outside Kentucky and I know that my decision to attend CU will provide this opportunity.
Although I may only be a simple boy from Kentucky, I want to attend college with the confidence of knowing that the next four years of my life will broaden my horizons and give me the maturity and intellect to carry me on for the rest of my life.
my christmas break is over in 35 minutes :(
