Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me. I am currently a freshman at Niagara University and my major is biology (pre-med track).

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. My physical therapist, Dr. Scott Heinlein in Towson, MD, was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me. My college career starts in one month: I will study biology and swim for Niagara University. Thank you for considering me for your scholarship: it could help me cover my four years of pre-med and graduate with less debt.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me. My college career starts in one month: I will study biology and swim for Niagara University. Thank you for considering me for your scholarship: it could help me cover my four years of pre-med and graduate with less debt.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

As a competitive swimmer, my training never stops. While my friends in other sports have weeks or seasons off, my schedule remains the same - 15-18 hours of swimming a week. I have developed a soldier-like commitment to my athletic growth, and getting up at 4AM for practice has become a normal part of my routine. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. As a competitive swimmer, that was challenging. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! THAT is success! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. Water therapy and exercises can strengthen the body and allow for faster healing. This fall, I will be joining Niagara University and their swim team. I will start my pre-med training as a biology major. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt, so that I can move forward to medical school after that. Thank you for considering me for your scholarship!

As a competitive swimmer, my training never stops. While my friends in other sports have weeks or seasons off, my schedule remains the same - 15-18 hours of swimming a week. I have developed a soldier-like commitment to my athletic growth, and getting up at 4AM for practice has become a normal part of my routine. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. As a competitive swimmer, that was challenging. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! THAT is success! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. Water therapy and exercises can strengthen the body and allow for faster healing. This fall, I will be joining Niagara University and their swim team. I will start my pre-med training as a biology major. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt, so that I can move forward to medical school after that. Thank you for considering me for your scholarship!

The meaning of success varies based on standards and morals, but to me, success is completing something that helps another person. Whether it be a simple compliment or assisting a person that is seeking medical help, I consider helping anyone in any shape or form to be an achievement. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. As a competitive swimmer, that was challenging. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! THAT is success! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. Water therapy and exercises can strengthen the body and allow for faster healing. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt, so that I can move forward to medical school after that. As I pursue a pre-medical major and hopefully obtain a postgraduate degree, these achievements will become more and more rewarding as I help more people with more severe problems. I hope to change lives, to get people back to doing the things they love, and to make people happy. I want a job that fulfills my intentions and allows me to pursue these achievements, not one that I do not enjoy but achieve material things. Initially while pondering career paths, my main intention was to secure a job that could allow me to make six figures within one year of working and to make as much money as possible to live a fun and comfortable life. After interning at a physical therapy office and seeing how happy the physical therapists were to be helping people in need, my view changed. While they were making good money, it wasn’t the motivator that got those physical therapists into their profession. It was their love for helping people, their love for achieving goals with those patients. They shared joy in successes, shared grief in the failures, but ultimately achieved not only eventual success in getting the patient back to normal but achieved a relationship that can’t be formed with simple small talk. To me, this is what I want to achieve when I’m working. Helping other people and sharing achievements is the purest form of success there is.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Being in the water helps me and has a powerful healing effect - for both my body and my mind. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist, Dr. Scott, was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! My first session with him was amazing - he asked me many questions, then gave me the diagnosis with no need for scans. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. At the Physical Therapy practice, I was able to assist patients and observe the work of the therapists - it was inspiring and humbling at the same time. I learned a lot - in a practical, visible way. What I had learned in the classroom came to life in the therapy room! Compassion cannot be thought in the classroom, it comes from meeting people who are facing pain and challenges, getting to know them, join them in their journey of hope, and guide them as they struggle and work towards healing. Some of the injuries were common, some - not. The patients were of all ages, and I got to meet so many new and interesting people, I learned about their lives, passion, dreams. Many of them were athletes, trying to recover from injuries and surgeries, and working hard to get to a point where they could go back on the field again. Some of them faced the reality that sports would be out of reach for them, and that was hard. My heart hurt for them, I had experienced their pain and fears. The therapists were patient and thoughtful, their knowledge and experience were amazing to observe. I learned that loving people and loving your job was to be my purpose for the future. My time as an intern for a semester was a blessing and curriculum of life lessons. My dream is to work in the medical field and combine my passion for human medicine with my passion for swimming: help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. Combining the knowledge of medicine with the healing power of water could be beneficial to so many people facing mobility challenges. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me. (I was born with a hole in my heart that closed when I was 4 months old.)

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. I swim about 15-18 hours a week, and not being in the water was hard. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. My hope is to finish my undergraduate education with little to no debt, then go to medical school. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. My hope is to finish my undergraduate education with little to no debt, then go to medical school. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. In the Bible, water shows the power of God, but it is also a symbol of cleansing. It purifies our souls and thoughts, it brings life. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. As a physical therapy patient myself, I was amazed to see my doctor's care and determination to help me get back to doing the things I love. He cared for me as a person, not just as a client. He celebrated with me when I improved, and he invested in my success as an athlete. I want to follow his example and not just help people heal, but show them care, compassion and hope. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain and limited range of motion. My physical therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks! The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC (Career and Technology Center) Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. I spent half of my school hours at the Rehab program, and half at my high school. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. From my experience at the Physical Rehab program and the internship at the Physical Rehab Center, I realized how motivating and inspiring it is to work with patients and observe their improvement. Their hard work, combined with the doctor's knowledge, care and treatment, bring results - every single time! I would love to have the opportunity to observe people's health being improved and helping them get back to strength and restoration. Water therapy and exercises can strengthen the body and allow for faster healing. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt, so that I can move forward to medical school after that. Scholarships are the only way I can do that. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt, so that I can move forward to medical school after that. Scholarships are the only way I can do that. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with very little debt, so that I can continue to medical school. The only way I can achieve that is through scholarships. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with very little debt, so that I can continue to medical school. The only way I can achieve that is through scholarships. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with very little debt, so that I can continue to medical school. The only way I can achieve that is through scholarships. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. My hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt, so that I can move forward to medical school after that. Scholarships are the only way I can do that. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. Four years ago, I found myself in physical therapy for shoulder pain. My therapist was able to immediately determine the issue and I was back in the water within two weeks. The experience inspired a new passion for human medicine, and I applied for the CTC Physical Rehab program. I completed three semesters of Physical Rehab training, including one semester as an intern at a Physical Therapy practice. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others by becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age, and I hope to share that passion and source of hope with everyone around me.

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling did give me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help and healing (mental and physical) through water. I am currently an intern in a physical therapy practice and I'd love to work in that field. Hydrotherapy is available in many practices. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling did give me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help and healing (mental and physical) through water. I am currently an intern in a physical therapy practice and I'd love to work in that field. Hydrotherapy is available in many practices. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling did give me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help and healing (mental and physical) through water. I am currently an intern in a physical therapy practice and I'd love to work in that field. Hydrotherapy is available in many practices. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. In the Bible, water shows the power of God, but it is also a symbol of cleansing. It purifies our souls and thoughts, it brings life. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are - yet so small for the One who created them. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. In the Bible, water shows the power of God, but it is also a symbol of cleansing. It purifies our souls and thoughts, it brings life. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are - yet so small for the One who created them. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. In the Bible, water shows the power of God, but it is also a symbol of cleansing. It purifies our souls and thoughts, it brings life. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are - yet so small for the One who created them. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. In the Bible, water shows the power of God, but it is also a symbol of cleansing. It purifies our souls and thoughts, it brings life. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are - yet so small for the One who created them. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

As a senior in high school, the next chapter of my life would be titled "Just Keep Swimming." Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. I'm excited about the next chapter of my life - it's another lap in a big, scary, beautiful pool!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling did give me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help and healing (mental and physical) through water. I am currently an intern in a physical therapy practice and I'd love to work in that field. Hydrotherapy is available in many practices. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling did give me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help and healing (mental and physical) through water. I am currently an intern in a physical therapy practice and I'd love to work in that field. Hydrotherapy is available in many practices. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office, and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling gave me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love and for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. It will always be my way to fight anxiety; I know it works and I want to help others discover its power. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. I am truly sorry to hear about Sheri and the hopelessness she faced. May you and your family find healing, hope and support as you go through life without her. Thank you for offering others help in her memory - we all all in this life together.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a competitive swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. To go to medical school one day, I hope to finish my undergraduate degree in biology with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling gave me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help and healing (mental and physical) through Hydrotherapy. I am currently an intern in a physical therapy practice and I'd love to work in that field. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream. Kalia's life sounds inspiring, my condolences to her family and friends.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling did give me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help and healing (mental and physical) through water. I am currently an intern in a physical therapy practice and I'd love to work in that field. Hydrotherapy is available in many practices. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Anxiety has been my constant companion since I was little. Counseling did give me mental tools and coping mechanisms, but I found my own powerful way to fight it - water. Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help, peace and healing (mental and physical) through water. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. For as long as I can remember, my dream has been to work in the field of biology or marine biology and learn everything we can know about our oceans and the organisms that call the oceans their home. I remember being fascinated (and very scared!) by the saltwater crocodiles - I stared at anything bigger than a puddle in hopes of finding one in there. The fact that there are no salties in Maryland still disappoints me! After many years of dreaming about Australia and begging my parents to take me there, we finally made it to North Queensland - the land of my beloved and much-feared monsters. I believe I left a huge piece of my heart in Port Douglas and the salties I saw there. Dinosaurs - I thought! I completed my first open-water dive in the Great Barrier Reef. My mom still says I looked like I was on drugs when I came out. My heart has never been so full. Saving our oceans and water sources can have a healing power for humans - like me! I'd love to offer that experience, hope and knowledge to others - by educating them and seeking ways to improve the health of our oceans. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. I plan to use my knowledge and passion for water to help people. My plan is to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree where I can focus on hydrotherapy. I want to see other people benefit and heal faster by receiving medical help through water.

I want my future (and current!) self to be a person of integrity, care, passion and humility, someone who influences but doesn't intimidate others.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people find healing, peace and hope through water. I believe water has a healing power for both the mind and the body, I have experienced it and I witness it daily. Being in the water has helped my anxiety and I have learned to detect the need when I feel restless, worried, and hopeless. No other sport or outlet has had a stronger healing power in my life - I can enter the water with a heavy heart and leave the pool with a changed perspective and renewed hope. I'd love to offer that experience, hope and knowledge to others - in the medical field. I believe water exercise can benefit people of all ages - emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people find healing, peace and hope through water. I believe water has a healing power for both the mind and the body, I have experienced it and I witness it daily. Being in the water has helped my anxiety and I have learned to detect the need when I feel restless, worried, and hopeless. No other sport or outlet has had a stronger healing power in my life - I can enter the water with a heavy heart and leave the pool with a changed perspective and renewed hope. I'd love to offer that experience, hope and knowledge to others - in the medical field. I believe water exercise can benefit people of all ages - emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water. Hydrotherapy has been proven effective in many cases where attempts in regular therapy have reached its limit. The benefits of being in the water have helped me improve, and I want to share that with others.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people heal (mentally and physically) through water.

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My hope is to work in the medical field where I can help people heal and recover through physical therapy in the water. I know that aquatic therapy can help people of all ages recover fast and improve physical and mental strength. Sharing my love for water and seeing people heal through it would be a dream come true!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people find healing, peace and hope through water. I believe water has a healing power for both the mind and the body, I have experienced it and I witness it daily. Being in the water has helped my anxiety and I have learned to detect the need when I feel restless, worried, and hopeless. No other sport or outlet has had a stronger healing power in my life - I can enter the water with a heavy heart and leave the pool with a changed perspective and renewed hope. I'd love to offer that experience, hope and knowledge to others - in the medical field. I believe water exercise can benefit people of all ages - emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help people find healing, peace and hope through water. I believe water has a healing power for both the mind and the body, I have experienced it and I witness it daily. Being in the water has helped my anxiety and I have learned to detect the need when I feel restless, worried, and hopeless. No other sport or outlet has had a stronger healing power in my life - I can enter the water with a heavy heart and leave the pool with a changed perspective and renewed hope. I'd love to offer that experience, hope and knowledge to others - in the medical field. I believe water exercise can benefit people of all ages - emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work in the medical field and help others find help, peace and healing (mental and physical) through water. Water has helped and keeps helping me every day, and I want to help others find its power as well. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. I was born with a hole in my heart that has now thankfully healed and I am blessed to be able to swim and compete. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!

Many consider the essence of life to be water. Water nourishes us, makes up most of our body, and keeps us functioning. Water serves this purpose in a physical and more literal sense, but for someone like me, water has also been the essence of my life in a spiritual sense. One’s “essence of life” is supposed to be your purpose and a fulfilling aspect of life. As a swimmer, I spend most of my time in the water when not at school. Being in the water has cemented itself into being a more-than-normal aspect of my life. As I have grown older, I have also noticed my love for water has been expanded to things other than swimming. Fishing has allowed me to explore the other things that spend their time in the water, organisms that need water to survive even more so than humans. Scuba diving has opened my eyes to the potential that water serves as a habitat for organisms and has shown me how large our oceans truly are. Without swimming, I would have no physical outlet for my worries and stress. No matter what I may be going through that day or anything I’m trying to get through, at the end of swim practice I have either forgotten my worries or come to an understanding of the situation. Swimming, like other exercises, releases endorphins, which are pain inhibitors and create a feeling of well-being during exercise. Fishing has a similar effect. You get to experience the peace of nature, and the thrill of a bite on the end of your line is a feeling that is almost unmatched by any other sensation. Scuba diving is the most peaceful experience, with no noise other than your own breathing and the sounds of the ocean. As I mature into adulthood, I know that my one constant will be my love for the water. I’ll seek to continue swimming and racing; I’ll intentionally seek to live in an area with spots to fish or dive. I know that my fascination and connection to water will shape my life regardless of time and age. My dream is to work as a doctor of physical therapy who uses aquatic equipment to help patients heal. I am currently an intern at a physical therapy office and I hope to continue my education in that field. In order to go to medical school one day, my hope is to finish my undergraduate degree with little to no debt. Thank you for reviewing my application and reading about my passion and dream!