As a high school senior, I have already demonstrated and taken the first steps to evolve into an Engineer Leader. In late March and early April of 2022, I became the head technician of my Robotics Drive Team. The Drive team is five individuals who maintain and drive the robot during actual competition. As the Head technician, it is my job to make sure that any problems that happen to the robot while queueing for matches or during matches get solved in a time-strict manner. Back at the Pit, the area where we work on the robot before rounds, I delegate tasks and changes to the robot to other members. I also demonstrate leadership through Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do is the way of the foot and fist; however, martial arts is not all about kicking and punching. In my eleven years of practicing Tae Kwon Do, I have learned many life lessons that I hope to take in the next chapter of my life. I started Martial Arts as a kid who couldn’t get their kicks above their hip to break a board, but through hard work and dedication, I evolved into a teacher for the new generation of students, sharing my skill and techniques with the world and kicking straight above my head with ease. Before, I would have never been able to stand in front of a class of ten kids to perform a simple routine, but now I teach classes of twenty to thirty kids for hours at a time with the confidence I learned from those around me. This growth was not accomplished overnight and was far more than just increasing my technique and strength. As technique grows, so does mentality. You gain new responsibilities like being an example for the younger belts and sometimes even preparing the new generation for their growth. After each color and each strip, we grow from shy-dependent children to strong, confident, and independent individuals who strive to be the best of the best. We prove this mentality with our never-ending drive to keep pushing belt after belt despite the responsibilities and challenges we gain with them. Some of us, like me, take the Tae Kwon Do experiences we learn outside the dojo and apply them to our school activities like leadership, extracurriculars, and tutoring. From helping a younger classmate with their form to instructing a whole class of children, every strip on a black belt shows growth and the challenges overcome to get to where you are in the present. Every strip on my fourth-degree black belt shows my strength and dedication to keep pushing forward and keeps me motivated for school and leadership positions, like the robotics team Electronics Captain. Instructing Tae Kwon Do helps me confidently teach the next generation of high school robotics members, in addition to helping me during stressful academic situations.

In the next 20 years, I aspire to have a democratic leadership role as an aerospace or mechanical engineer supervisor. A democratic leader allows other members of the project to share valuable input that would allow me to make the most suitable decision possible. To get to this leadership position, I want to take every step to prepare myself to lead a team and project. To do this, I will be joining the University of Tennessee's Honors Grand Cook Challenge program for engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and any other organization or club that will prepare me for my future career. I will also have a graduate school with an accredited engineering program as part of my future steps to becoming a successful engineer. A future step I will take in college is taking on as many Internship and study abroad opportunities as possible. As an engineering student and future leader, experience is essential to all companies. When I join a company, I want my knowledge and background to be apparent. Something that I strive to do is be prepared. Studying abroad programs will allow me to travel the world and see how engineering schools differ from others. With my experience outside the states and internships, I will excel in any work environment. As I grow into my future career, I know that my confidence and perseverance will help me excel as a leader. With several leadership experiences, I know my future engineering supervision is not out of reach. I will become a successful female Engineer of Hispanic descent that young girls can admire!

My first memory of growing up in my Hispanic household was playing with building blocks I had brought to the United States from Bayamón, Puerto Rico. I remember building intricately balanced buildings and “spaceships” and coming up with different engineering scenarios for my dolls to solve. I wanted to use the activities I loved growing up with to become a successful and influential Mechanical Engineer. A more present and futuristic influence was my introduction to Voyager Station, the future World's First Space Hotel. When I first learned about Voyager Station, I was hooked and started learning about the physics and construction of the vessel. I realized that I had an interest in Aerospace engineering through this discovery. Through research, I decided that I wanted to double major in Aerospace engineering or minor in Aerospace with Mechanical engineering. I discovered through my extracurriculars that I loved to lead and be a role model for others, so I began taking on leadership roles like Electronics Lead of the high school's Robotics Team and Lead Instructor at my Martial Arts School. I have also been planning to join the University of Tennessee’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to learn and put my leadership skills into practice. As a future college student, I want to take on any internship opportunities for experience and learn from current engineering professionals how to be successful. As an Engineer in Mechanical or Aerospace, I will become confident and driven as an individual that women and children around the world can look up to as I make a name for myself. As a minority, I want those of Hispanic descent and other minorities groups to see me as an example of a strong, confident, and successful Puerto Rican woman, taking on the world one giant leap at a time.

My first memory of growing up in my Hispanic household was playing with building blocks I had brought to the United States from Bayamón, Puerto Rico. I remember building many intricately balanced buildings and “spaceships” and coming up with different engineering scenarios for my dolls to solve. I wanted to use the activities I loved to become a successful and influential Mechanical Engineer. A more futuristic influence was my introduction to Voyager Station, the future World's First Space Hotel. When I first learned about Voyager Station, I was immediately hooked and started learning about the physics and construction of the vessel. I realized that I had an interest in Aerospace engineering through this discovery. Through research, I decided that I wanted to double major in Aerospace engineering or minor in Aerospace with Mechanical engineering. I discovered through my extracurriculars that I loved to lead and be a role model for others, so I began taking on leadership roles like Electronics Lead of the high school's Robotics Team and Lead Instructor at my Martial Arts School. I have also been planning to join the University of Tennessee’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to learn from others and put my leadership skills into practice. As a future college student, I want to take on any internship opportunities for experience and learn from current engineering professionals how to be successful. As an Engineer in Mechanical or Aerospace, I will become confident and driven as an individual that women and children around the world can look up to as I make a name for myself. As a minority, I want those of Hispanic descent and other minorities groups to see me as an example of a strong, confident, and successful Puerto Rican woman, taking on the world one giant leap at a time.

Tae Kwon Do is the way of the foot and fist; however, martial arts is not all about kicking and punching. When I started Tae Kwon Do at six years old, I thought Tae Kwon Do was simply increasing belt levels; however, martial arts is so much more than level increases. I started Martial Arts as a kid who couldn’t get their kicks above their hip to break a board, but through hard work and dedication, I evolved into a teacher for the new generation of students, sharing my skill and techniques with the world and kicking straight above my head with ease. Before, I would have never been able to stand in front of a class of ten kids to perform a simple routine, but now I teach classes of twenty to thirty kids for hours at a time. This growth was not accomplished overnight and was far more than just increasing my technique and strength. As technique grows, so does mentality. After each color and each strip, we grow into strong, confident, and independent individuals who strive to be the best of the best. We prove this mentality with our never-ending drive to keep pushing belt after belt despite the responsibilities and challenges we gain with them. Some of us, like me, take the Tae Kwon Do experiences we learn outside the dojo and apply them to our school activities. Every strip on my fourth-degree black belt shows my strength and dedication to keep pushing forward. Through Tae Kwon Do, I developed my character, personality, and ethical-moral in a safe space, being taught the importance of respect, courage, humility, and most importantly, confidence. Because of martial arts, I can say with confidence that I excel beyond expectations and do whatever it takes to reach my goals and beyond.

Mathematics can be a demanding and discouraging class for most; however, that stereotypical idea draws me to the class. To put it bluntly, I enjoy a challenge. My hunger to solve every problem put in front of me comes from my desire to learn. What I like about math are the numerous ways to solve a problem. You never have to worry about different outcomes because there will always be a secure solution. I love deciding what technique to use because it makes finding the answer more satisfying. Growing up, my father was my idol and a math genius. Despite not necessarily loving math at that young age, I wanted to excel in math to impress my father. This need to impress slowly uncovered my love for the subject. I realized that I liked being in control of an outcome. The feeling of solving a problem and the realization of understanding a concept was exhilarating! Despite that feeling, I remember the multiple occasions where I would get discouraged over the subject. Recently, I felt that rush of disheartenment as I entered my AP Calculus class. As a straight-A student, the initial feeling of dread of receiving a 55 on a calculus exam is something I never wanted to experience. Math was a subject that came easy to me, so the unexpected "F" took a hit on my ego and determination. As the class got more rigorous, I went from a straight-A student to a C student in math halfway into the semester. I had never felt so demoralized in a class and almost accepted that I could not raise the grade any higher, but one voice shouted at me to never give up. My father pushes me to be an individual who doesn't yield when things get formidable. Whenever I'd get into a depressed state over a challenging subject, he would always be there to remind me that math always has a solution. Math is just like life. There are many ways to solve a problem, but there will always be one right solution. I pushed and studied harder than I ever had to for a math class, picking myself up and rebuilding my confidence. In the end, I got my 79 in calculus to a 90. Initially, I was scared my father would be disappointed in my final grade, but I was proven wrong when he praised my efforts and congratulated me on pushing forward. He explained that the important part of math is never giving up even when the problem seems unattainable. We make mistakes, but we can always correct them and find the correct answer. Despite my challenges with the subject, Calculus became one of my favorite classes. I loved how the units tied together and how simple something could seem after constant practice. Pushing myself in math pushed me to do better in other classes and activities outside of school. Math is a subject that is all around us. I can thank math for the confidence and determination I have today!

At Eun's Martial Arts Center, I practice a Korean-style martial art called Tae Kwon Do. I have been practicing this sport for eleven years, and one of my greatest talents is my kicking techniques. Specifically, front stretch kicks and reverse kicks. I improve on these skills by stretching before every class, as both of these skills require flexibility and movement. Every lesson, I practice one or both of these kicks to get better than I was the day before. My front stretch kick used to reach a little above my hip. Now, I can kick and stretch behind my head. When it comes to any reverse kick, you must practice a lot of hip movement and constant balance. Performing a reverse kick can be broken down into many parts. First, you must make sure you are in a perfect position and measure the distance between you and your target to deliver a precise blow. Next, you must use your hips to turn around as quickly yet efficiently as possible. All the while, you must look behind your shoulder last second to make sure your foot is heading towards where you want it to go. Finally, you must get past the mental block and follow through. After learning and perfecting the basics, I move on to more rigorous kicks to get the most out of my experience. All of this practice and improvement has led to me becoming an instructor. Now, I teach kids my skills and help them on their journeys of improvement.

After high school, I want to major or minor in Aerospace engineering and work with infamous space agencies like the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Recently, I found out about Voyager Station, the world's first space hotel that will be open in 2027. One of my objectives is to learn more about this project and see if I could work on this project or similar ones in the future. In preparing for my ambitious space-oriented goals, I've joined my high school's Robotics team and Aerospace engineering club. Outside of the classroom, I'm a martial art student. In my free time, I work as an instructor. I teach Tae Kwon Do to children between the ages of three and fourteen. In October of 2020, I accomplished my goal of achieving my fourth-degree black belt after eleven years of practicing the art. Next, I want to earn my fifth-degree black belt. As a female minority, I hope that my independent stance and leadership inspire young girls to find their confidence in the STEAM field. I want my presence to be known to the world and be responsible for humanity's next steps into space exploration. When we further our knowledge of space, start creating living accommodations, or even live on planets, I want my name to be on the list of those who helped accomplish the goals. I want my impact on the world to go beyond the present and live on into future history books. When I achieve my dreams, I want young girls everywhere to say that I am a person they can admire. Space exploration is ambitious, and the aerospace engineering field is prominently male-dominated, but I believe in myself and the women everywhere that we can do it. All it takes is one small step to change everything!

Growing up in a Hispanic household, the first bite of Puerto Rican food my parents and grandparents would make me will always be a simple pleasure. I have been living in Tennessee for fifteen years, so I've never gotten to experience my culture. Puertorican food was one of the few looks into what it would have been like to live in Puerto Rico. The distinct spices are always the first thing you recognize as the food melts in your mouth. There's always a moment of pure bliss before digging into the food again. The first bite of food makes me relax and feel at home. Whenever I have friends over at my house, I'm always overexcited to share my food culture with them. Food is how my family shows their love and care, so it holds a special place in my heart. The love put into every meal is apparent and makes me excited to learn, so my future kids can experience that first bite of bliss.

As electronics captain of my school's robotics team, I know that listening is an important component of creating and working as a team. Working on a team requires patience and consideration of everyone's ideas. Without that skill, your team loses morale, and working together becomes a hindrance rather than an advantage. I take listening particularly to heart, being a female in a prominently male-dominated club. I make sure that everyone on the team participates and that every idea is heard. On our robotics team, one idea could be the breakthrough for a consistent award-winning robot; However, if someone were silenced or pushed to the side, our chances of hearing that idea become slim. As a captain, it is my responsibility to listen to those around me and consider others' opinions because it could be the make or break of our projects. Listening makes us closer as a team. An example of our hard work and active listening comes from the 2019 - 2020 FIRST Robotics competition in Palmetto. Before I became captain, I learned just how satisfying listening could be. While we lost in the semi-finals, my team persevered and won one of the most prestigious awards in FIRST robotics history: The Regional Chairman's award. This award gave us a spot at the world championships, and it showed judges and teams across the region our teamwork and devotion. The chairman's award brought together our team to represent what robotics meant to all of us. Listening brings us all together to achieve excellence. This year, I want to use those same listening skills to get us a spot at the world championships once again.

After high school, I want to major or minor in Aerospace engineering and accomplish my goal of working with infamous space agencies like the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Recently, I found out about Voyager Station, the world's first space hotel that will be open in 2027. One of my objectives is to learn more about this project and see if I could work on this project or similar ones in the future. In preparing for my ambitious space-oriented goals, I've checked off one of my goals of joining my high school's Robotics team and Aerospace engineering club. I've been a three-year member of my robotics team and accomplished my goal of becoming a captain on the team that specializes in electronics. Another goal would be to do many study abroad programs once I finally enter my college career. Traveling the world to study would be an extraordinary experience that assists my understanding of how every country teaches engineering and would aid me in working with different types of people. Outside of the classroom, I'm a martial art student. In my free time, I work as an instructor. I teach Tae Kwon Do to children between the ages of three and fourteen. In October of 2020, I accomplished my goal of achieving my fourth-degree black belt after eleven years of practicing the art. My next goal would be to earn my fifth-degree black belt and take my leadership skills to college. As a female minority, I hope that my independent stance and leadership inspire young girls to find their confidence in the STEAM field. I want my presence to be known to the world and be responsible for humanity's next steps into space exploration. When we further our knowledge of space, start creating living accommodations, or even live on planets, I want my name to be on the list of those who helped accomplish the goals. I want my impact on the world to go beyond the present and live on into future history books. When I achieve my dreams, I want young girls everywhere to say that I am a person they can admire. Space exploration is ambitious, and the aerospace engineering field is prominently male-dominated, but I believe in myself and the women everywhere that we can do it. We can make the changes and bring equality to the world around us. All it takes is one small step to change everything!

While only five percent of jobs require calculus, the five percent includes some of the most important positions within our society. When you think of calculus, your first thought probably goes to engineering. Engineering is one of the most influential jobs in the world. People in the engineering field adapt, critical think, problem-solve, and use quantitative and inductive reasoning. These skills also play a role in calculus. You must think logically about problems, choose the correct formulas, find relationships between events, and find a solution. When we think about it, calculus can be everywhere within the STEM field. Calculus isn't just engineering-related. Calculus is in a wide range of jobs like astronomy and even animation. The software that astronomers use to learn about the chemical and physical properties of the universe use calculus as a foundation. This software is then used to create simulations, make predictions, and design models. Calculus is the main component of an astronomer's ability to learn more about the universe around us. When you think of the word animation, your first thought most likely isn't calculus. However, calculus plays a major role in the output of animation. Many people only see the outcome of animation and never think of what it took to create these masterpieces of software, designs, and dimensions. Animators use calculus to make the animation appear more realistic by determining the behavior of three-dimensional models in dynamic environments. This step-by-step process sounds simple, but animating is a complicated, always-changing challenge to meet clients' requirements. Without calculus, we wouldn't have the wide range of movies, TV shows, and video games we have today. Calculus is also seen in the medical field! Medical Scientists are people who find ways to improve medicine and treatments. They investigate using controlled experiments to analyze the biological process, producing data that determine solutions. Medical Scientists use calculus during the data section of their jobs. They measure how changes in derivatives affect biological processes. Medical Scientists rely on calculus to find solutions by drawing upon theories and applying them to real-world scenarios. While calculus is demanding for many students, I believe that students should learn the basics, as calculus is hidden within the foundations of many jobs. Without calculus, many creations and discoveries that have pushed society forward wouldn't exist. Without calculus, we wouldn't be able to improve upon medicine and treatments to better the health of humanity. Calculus surrounds us whether we realize it or not.

As a Tae Kwon Do Fourth Degree Black belt, I demonstrate leadership as an instructor and eleven-year member of my martial arts school. Through Tae Kwon Do, I have gained confidence and leadership abilities by assisting lead instructors in maintaining class organization and helping children participate in the sport. I also instruct classes of my own and teach children their forms to move up each belt level. Teaching large groups of students requires good composure and patience. As a previous martial arts kid, it’s helpful to understand that children are full of energy, love to talk, and are especially active in sport-related activities. By understanding this, I plan my classes to accommodate for socialization and learn a new skill. For instance, I start the children by running laps because this is an activity that many students have vocalized to be fun. I then put the children in partners to socialize or meet new friends. The goal of each of my classes is to maintain a fun atmosphere where every student feels welcomed and has the opportunity to make friends.

At Eun's Martial Arts Center, I practice a Korean-style martial art called Tae Kwon Do. I have been practicing this sport for eleven years, and one of my greatest talents is my kicking techniques. Specifically, front stretch kicks and reverse kicks. I improve on these skills by stretching before every class, as both of these skills require flexibility and movement. Every lesson, I practice one or both of these kicks to get better than I was the day before. My front stretch kick used to reach a little above my hip. Now, I can almost kick and stretch behind my head. When it comes to any reverse kick, you must practice a lot of hip movement and constant balance. Performing a reverse kick can be broken down into many parts. First, you must make sure you are in a perfect position and measure the distance between you and your target to deliver a precise blow. Next, you must use your hips to turn around as quickly yet efficiently as possible. All the while, you must look behind your shoulder last second to make sure your foot is heading towards where you want it to go. Finally, you must get past the mental block and follow through. After learning and perfecting the basics, I move on to more rigorous kicks to get the most out of my experience. All of this practice and improvement has led to me becoming an instructor. Now, I teach kids my skills and help them on their journeys of improvement.

Tae Kwon Do is the way of the foot and fist; however, martial arts is not all about kicking and punching. When I started Tae Kwon Do at six years old, I thought Tae Kwon Do was simply increasing belt levels; however, martial arts is so much more than level increases. With every color belt and strip you gain, you advance and improve your mind and body through the principles of Tae Kwon Do. These five principles or tenets are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. I started Martial Arts as a kid who couldn’t get their kicks above their hip to break a board, but through hard work and dedication, I evolved into a teacher for the new generation of students, sharing my skill and techniques with the world and kicking straight above my head with ease. Before, I would have never been able to stand in front of a class of ten kids to perform a simple routine, but now I teach classes of twenty to thirty kids for hours at a time with the confidence I learned from those around me. This growth was not accomplished overnight and was far more than just increasing my technique and strength. As technique grows, so does mentality. You gain new responsibilities like being an example for the younger belts and sometimes even preparing the new generation for their growth. After each color and each strip, we grow from shy-dependent children to strong, confident, and independent individuals who strive to be the best of the best. We prove this mentality with our never-ending drive to keep pushing belt after belt despite the responsibilities and challenges we gain with them. Some of us, like me, take the Tae Kwon Do experiences we learn outside the dojo and apply them to our school activities like leadership, extracurriculars, and tutoring. Every strip on a black belt shows growth and the challenges overcome to get to where you are in the present. Every strip on my fourth-degree black belt shows my strength and dedication to keep pushing forward and keeps me motivated for school and leadership positions, like the robotics team electronics captain. Instructing Tae Kwon Do helps me confidently teach the next generation of high school robotics members, in addition to helping me during stressful academic situations. Through Tae Kwon Do, I developed my character, personality, and ethical-moral in a safe space, being taught the importance of respect, courage, humility, and most importantly, confidence. If I hadn’t joined the small martial arts school, I believe I would not be the confident and driven individual I am today. Because of martial arts, I can say with confidence that I excel beyond expectations and do whatever it takes to reach my goals and beyond. I may still be learning to look past self-doubt and deal with frustration, but I know that through the principles of Tae Kwon Do, I’ll beat this next stage and add another strip to my belt of life.

When I started Tae Kwon Do at six years old, I thought Tae Kwon Do was simply increasing belt levels; however, martial arts is so much more than level increases. With every color belt and strip you gain, you advance and improve your mind and body through the principles of Tae Kwon Do. These five principles or tenets are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. I started Martial Arts as a kid who couldn’t get their kicks above their hip to break a board, but through hard work and dedication, I evolved into a teacher for the new generation of students, sharing my skill and techniques with the world and kicking straight above my head with ease. Before, I would have never been able to stand in front of a class of ten kids to perform a simple routine, but now I teach classes of twenty to thirty kids for hours at a time with the confidence I learned from those around me. This growth was not accomplished overnight and was far more than just increasing my technique and strength. As technique grows, so does mentality. You gain new responsibilities like being an example for the younger belts and sometimes even preparing the new generation for their growth. After each color and each strip, we grow from shy-dependent children to strong, confident, and independent individuals who strive to be the best of the best. We prove this mentality with our never-ending drive to keep pushing belt after belt despite the responsibilities and challenges we gain with them. Every strip on my fourth-degree black belt shows my strength and dedication to keep pushing forward. If I hadn’t joined the small martial arts school, I believe I would not be the confident and driven individual I am today.

While Tae Kwon Do is known for kicking and punching techniques, the true goal is to build a more peaceful world. Through Tae Kwon Do, I developed my character, personality, and ethical-moral in a safe space, being taught the importance of respect, courage, humility, and most importantly, confidence. Some of us, like me, take the Tae Kwon Do experiences we learn outside the dojo and apply them to our school activities. Every strip on a black belt shows growth and the challenges overcome to get to where you are in the present. Every strip on my fourth-degree black belt shows my strength and dedication to keep pushing forward and keeps me motivated for school and leadership positions, like the robotics team electronics captain. Instructing Tae Kwon Do helps me confidently teach the next generation of high school robotics members, and guides me during stressful academic situations. If I hadn’t joined the small martial arts school, I believe I would not be the confident and driven individual I am today. Because of martial arts, I’m able to get up and pave the way for my future and reach for the goals that I deserve to accomplish. Because of martial arts, I excel beyond expectations and do whatever it takes to reach my goals. I may still be learning to look past self-doubt and deal with frustration, but I know that through the principles of Tae Kwon Do, I’ll beat this next stage and add another strip to my belt of life.

Tae Kwon Do is the way of the foot and fist; however, martial arts is not all about kicking and punching. In my eleven years of practicing Tae Kwon Do, I have learned many life lessons that I hope to take in the next chapter of my life. When I started Tae Kwon Do at six years old, I thought Tae Kwon Do was simply increasing belt levels; however, martial arts is so much more than level increases. With every color belt and strip you gain, you advance and improve your mind and body through the principles of Tae Kwon Do. These five principles or tenets are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. As technique grows, so does mentality. You gain new responsibilities like being an example for the younger belts and sometimes even preparing the new generation for their growth. Some of us, like me, take the Tae Kwon Do experiences we learn outside the dojo and apply them to our school activities like leadership, extracurriculars, and tutoring. While Tae Kwon Do is known for kicking and punching techniques, the true goal is to build a more peaceful world. Through Tae Kwon Do, I developed my character, personality, and ethical-moral in a safe space, being taught the importance of respect, courage, humility, and most importantly, confidence. If I had not joined the small martial arts school, I would not be the confident and driven individual I am today. Because of martial arts, I get up and pave the way for my future. By taking the principles of Tae Kwon Do and positively adapting them, and taking the leadership skills I gained from responsibilities, I plan to channel all of this into my future occupation as an aerospace engineer and expand space exploration. While this goal is ambitious, the leadership skills and tenets I have taken to heart will help me articulate my ideas to others and lead to discussions about the future. While it may take a long time to put these ideas of space exploration to the test, I want the conversation of doing something bolder to start with me. For example, I recently learned about Station Voyager, the future world's first space hotel. Ambitious goals like this are what I want to expand on. Many believe that this type of step will only benefit the more fortunate; however, as we've seen in the history of cars and planes, even something as ambitious as a hotel in space could become available to the world if successful and after years of refinement. Eventually, hotels in space and even large-scale civilizations will become possible. All that's needed is someone to push for the conversation. Space Exploration and a chance for evolved civilization is the positive impact I want to have on the world through concepts I've learned from my martial arts school.

While Tae Kwon Do is known for kicking and punching techniques, the true goal is to build a more peaceful world. Through Tae Kwon Do, I developed my character, personality, and ethical-moral in a safe space, being taught the importance of respect, courage, humility, and most importantly, confidence. If I hadn’t joined the small martial arts school, I believe I would not be the confident and driven individual I am today. Because of martial arts, I can say with confidence that I excel beyond expectations and do whatever it takes to reach my goals and beyond.