An old Chinese proverb states, "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." No matter what life throws my way, I have learned that life can change at the drop of a dime. While money and material success is great, I know that nobody in this world can take away the knowledge I've gained. Learning is the fundamental building block to the rest of one's life. From the moment we come into this world, to the time we leave, we have been constantly acquiring information.
Throughout my lifetime, I have learned countless academic and life lessons. From growing up and personal experiences, I've been able to gain knowledge educationally and most importantly, through life. Since my freshmen year of high school, I have participated in many after school activities in pursuit of my goals. Each event differed from the last, but the most important lesson I learned was how to adapt. Each activity had a different set of rules, curriculum, and teaching styles. In order to succeed, I had to learn even more about myself.
Another way I have learned many valuable lessons is through my personal relationships. Past and present relationships have taught me that communication, honesty, and trust are vital for a relationship to last. Talking through a misunderstanding only helps understand the other person better. Through relationships, I've learned that there's no such thing as a real connection without trust. Only with trust, can you continue to grow with another person. Life has taught me a plethora of things, but being dedicated and exerting as much effort as I possibly can is something I will never forget. Using these things can only help benefit my future in college.
All-in-all, learning has been fundamental in my life. I have found that being well-rounded is a key asset in my life. Since the age of four, I have been involved in dance classes, cheerleading and boxing.