In my years, I have developed an assortment of hobbies. Starting at a young age, I have been interested in the arts, strategy games, and puzzles. I have a very passionate hobby of the game of chess. Since I was young, I have played chess avidly. Chess has grown to be the best, and most entertaining, game of my life. The game of chess is particularly interesting to me above all other strategy games. The endless possibilities and strategies all make for a unique game every time. There are more unique games of chess than there are atoms in the universe. That in itself is enough to interest anyone in the game. The violin is an instrument that captivated me the second I heard it. I was young and at a school concert where my upperclassman showcased their violin skills. Later, I decided to take private lessons with an instructor. For thirteen years, I have been cultivating my violin skills. Puzzles of any kind are always very interesting for me to complete. I love putting together big puzzles or giant lego projects. I can be very obsessive over certain activities, and puzzles are one of my favorites. I can spend hours standing over a table or on the ground trying to discern the next piece.

Since I was young, I have always been interested in pens and the different types and brands there are. I take an interest in how they write and the quality of writing with each type. Analyzing and collecting various pens brings me a great amount of happiness. The standard pens that you commonly find in bulk packages are what I love to collect. I have an assortment of pens from all different brands of all kinds if styles. I enjoy testing the quality of ink it has or how smoothly they can write. Taking the pends apart and looking at how each of them are constructed never gets old. The variety of pens is so vast that I always get joy from analyzing every part of them. The most fascinating kind of pens I have found are fountain pens. I immediately became interested in them after I had first seen one. Unlike normal everyday pens that companies produce, fountain pens are all unique. Each nib is different and there is a wide variety of inks you can choose from. There are seemingly endless combinations of fountain pens and ink. The smooth quality of writing and ease of movement brings me an indescribable amount of happiness and satisfaction.

I am an adopted Asian American female with very high aspirations. As a hard worker, I have constantly challenged myself through the course of my life by taking many college level classes and by taking many leadership opportunities. As a person with many interests, I have accumulated many hobbies and passions of a wide variety ranging from playing the violin to practicing martial arts. My school life is focused on my college goal of graduating without any debt while planning for a dual major of mathematics and computer science. With my degrees, I intend to earn a demanded job in the field of technology.

I believe that virtual reality is the most interesting part of technology that we have developed so far. The virtual reality headsets that we have created are so advanced, they almost seem as though they’re futuristic. The amount of programming and coding to create something so small and intricate is amazing. I’m always interested in the coding and core creation behind such inventions. Virtual reality has improved so much over the years. The graphics we have made and the various sensors to make things realistic are so mind blowing and stunning. Some of these virtual reality headsets can be worn as glasses where you can create a whole virtual world in the real one. The best part about virtual reality is its freedom. I love how many options there are when using virtual reality headsets. Content ranges from small games to whole worlds, and all of that can fit inside your hand. There are some types of virtual reality headsets that can be used to feel like you’re completely immersed in your program. Any aspiring developer can create something completely new and different. That kind of freedom to create gives us all kinds of possibilities. In college, I plan to dual major in mathematics and computer science. I plan to use my degrees to earn a job in the field of technology. Through the education and inspiration of my peers, I hope to become an influencer in the technological world. It is my goal to become someone who leaves a mark on the world with new technology or programs. The technology that we have created is astonishing and I will forever be amazed by what we have developed. One day, it is my dream that we will develop a completely immersive virtual reality. Then, we can soar to even new heights.

Living a long and healthy life depends greatly on your daily habits. You decide what you do with your body, and there’s always room for improvement. Eating healthy with a balanced amount of exercise is the best way to stay healthy. Starting by eating healthy, you can reduce many ailments you may already have. If you are tired all the time or are feeling depressed, eating healthy can help you overcome those feelings. You can feel better about yourself while making healthy choices. Exercising in the right way can always help one to stay healthy and in shape. It strengthens your muscles and helps build your immune system to fight off diseases or common ailments. My grandfather is 86 years old, and he is incredibly healthy. Everyday, he gets up early to go on over a mile long walk. Not only does he exercise daily, he also holds very healthy eating habits. Out of concern for his health, he has switched between various diets until he found the one that benefited him the most. He had seen almost immediate changes with his health and felt much better once he started eating right.

The greatest turnaround story of my life is when I became part of my JROTC unit at my high school. Joining ROTC proved to be one of my best choices in my school career. When I was in middle school, I felt as though I was isolated. I felt like I was too different and that I did not fit in with my classmates. When I joined ROTC in my freshman year of high school, I immediately felt like I had a community. My peers were interested in the same activities as I was, and I was involved in such a large community with supporting friends. The kinship I experienced was greater than in any other organization place. While in ROTC, I was given the opportunity to grow and give back to my community. There are a plethora of volunteer opportunities through my unit, and I took the initiative to be involved in every one I could. My abilities as a leader and confidence in my abilities grew as I became more involved in my unit. I learned leadership skills and earned many volunteer hours in my four years of service. My hard work and perseverance resulted in my position as the Commanding Officer of my unit. My high school life is so much better than it would have been if I had decided against joining my Freshman year.

I learned very early in my life that it is important to save when it comes to investing. Saving will not only serve as a cushion, it will also allow you to create good habits for the future. Investing well takes good habits and the ability to save what you have. Saving money is always vital for your investments and for any investment you make, whether it be saving for something big, or investing in stocks. You could risk losing everything if you put everything in one place. Having one bank account with savings could cause a total loss if your account was accessed, and putting everything into one single stock could cause you major financial losses. Learning to save is vastly important for any área of your life. It is a skill that will follow you through your life. When saving money, it is important to not use it even if you expect prosperity. If you are unable to save money and just spend everything you have, you could have an accident or emergency that requires money you don’t have.

I have actively listened to those around me my whole life because I was taught it is a sign of respect. I find it very important to listen to anyone as it is courteous and can give me important information. It makes everything easier when you listen and are listened to. Being in JROTC, a large organization, it is vital that we listen and communicate with each other to work efficiently. I am the Commanding Officer of my unit, and it is essential that I listen to my instructors and my peers in order to lead my unit in the best way possible. Throughout my high school career, I have taken many college level classes to further my education. While in such fast paced courses, it is important for me to listen closely to my teachers and my classmates so I can get the most out of my time and others’ time. I am interested in many different activities and have many hobbies. I play the violin, engage in martial arts, and verse in chess matches. Each of these activities require me to listen well to my instructors, opponents, and friends to improve my skills. I have and always will listen to others as it is the most important part of human communication.