College Essay

Personally, I believe I could have Success at the University of Superior. I have had many different thoughts about my education and career. Narrowing down my ideas has been a hard journey, but I think I finally decided what I would enjoy spending the rest of my life doing. I enjoy business and management. I plan on majoring in Sports Management.

My interests include fishing, hunting and sports. Since the day I could walk, I’ve always had a bat and ball in my hand. I am playing my third year on the Cumberland varsity baseball team, which is very big accomplishment of mine. I also participate in numerous camps and showcases throughout the summer. I am hoping to play baseball in college, along with studying animal science. Along with baseball, basketball has been a big part of my life, as well. I have played two years on the Cumberland varsity basketball team. I believe these sports have made me more than a better athlete. They have turned me into a better person by teaching me teamwork, self-discipline, and much more.

Since my sophomore year of high school, I have been a dishwasher at a restaurant called “Sammy’s Pizza.” Throughout my time working at Sammy’s Pizza, I have become more independent and learned much more about the real world.

Along with working at “Sammy’s Pizza”, I have volunteered many hours to numerous clinics for Cumberland youth. This past year, I have partaken in at least five different tournaments and clinics. I am trying to help the future high school students mature in more ways than just sports.

Outside of the sports I play and the job I work, I am also an honor student. Being an Honor Student requires maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.25.

One event that I believe separates me from the usual high school kid is Sunday, September 23, 2009 everything in my life changed in a flash. I can still picture it, sitting on the couch with my uncle and my dad watching T.V. Then, a cop comes up to the front door,...