Determined to reach my Dreams

Victory by Marcio Melo

I am naturally a determined person and I believe this will ensure that I participate in my destiny. When I decide to do something, I always give it my best. I use all my strengths and abilities, work hard, never give up and keep trying to improve. Along the way I faced many challenges and obstacles which I am always determined to overcome. In my thirteen years on this earth, I have learned to use my determined nature to achieve the best in all that I do. I dream of the day I can enter Harvard University to study Mathematics. In school lessons I endeavor to give my best effort so that I can get good grades because I know this is vital for Harvard. I study very hard preparing for my lessons, projects and tests. During tests and projects, I use my time wisely and always reread and double check my work. I never give up and strive to do better all the time. I am not ashamed to ask for help from my teachers and classmates. I know that I struggle with humanities but I am determined to succeed by putting more time and effort to learn, and searching out my teachers for assistance. When I started playing soccer, I was not really good because I didn’t have the skills or knowledge to play as a team. Determined to succeed I trained at school soccer, middle league and KLYS football club with professional coaches, three to four times a week. Up to today I have represented the school in soccer tournaments and I have played internationally with my soccer club which includes participating in the Gothia Cup in Sweden. When I first learnt to ski at six years old, I was extremely nervous because I didn’t know how to ski and I might tumble down the mountain. I practiced with ski instructors and after three years, picking myself up each time I fall. I am now able to maneuver the black slopes confidently. I am determined to learn important life skills and make it an enjoyable experience. I believe in myself and I know that when I am determined to do something and I work hard, I am participating in journey towards my destiny. Like Santiago in The Alchemist, who showed his determination to reach the pyramids because he never gave up even when faced with many obstacles along the way, my determination ensures I persevere towards my destiny.