Application Essay To Joining The Canfield Business Honors Program

From the moment I set foot on campus, I have been captivated by two goals: becoming a student-athlete with the privilege of representing the University of Texas, and joining the Canfield Business Honors Program. For anyone that knows me, those goals make perfect sense. I've been passionate about business and basketball for as long as I can remember. My resume reflects this fact – the last five years of my life have been dedicated to building businesses, running basketball camps, and learning from mentors in both industries. The intersection of my passion in these two areas have guided my career aspirations towards investment banking, with the goal of eventually working in the field of sports private equity. As I work towards these goals, my

I learned to appreciate the value of consistency and personal initiative, the two values that have the ability to transform a far-fetched dream into reality. As my freshman year began, I promised myself I would sacrifice anything to achieve my two main goals. The solution seemed simple. I created a grueling daily schedule that sacrificed social time and proper sleep. This worked for me in highschool, and I was naive enough to believe that this was the only way to succeed. Rising before the break of dawn, I would lace up my sneakers and make my way to Gregory Gym to train before class. Late at night, I would study for hours in the library, attempting to earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average. This pursuit of excellence became a way of life for me. I completely isolated myself in order to focus on my priorities. However, balancing academics and the time demands of NCAA athletics was much harder than I predicted. Despite my efforts, I struggled to adapt to the challenges of collegiate coursework, and months had gone by with no contact from the basketball coaches. During my morning workouts, I had begun to make connections with several men’s practice players who noticed my commitment. I finally opened up to them about my struggles and they jumped at the opportunity to help me, giving me access to the team’s practice times. This schedule changed everything. For

Through the addition of my summer internships and continued work in the Austin community, I know that I can bring a unique combination of passion, determination, and a strong work ethic to the program. As the Canfield program seeks to grow its diverse community of ambitious individuals, my position as an athlete who seeks to double-major in CBHP and finance will offer another unique business perspective. As I continue to mature, I fully realize the significance of surrounding myself with a community that holds themselves to higher standards. The opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds within the Canfield faculty, student body, and alumni with connections in the investment banking industry would be invaluable to my career. Now, I am humbly seeking to be provided with the opportunity to ‘try-out’ for this prestigious program, with a chance to prove myself once again – this time outside of a basketball court. The opportunity to join this program will undoubtedly give me the platform to reach my future goals, allowing me to forge a path towards success in the ever-evolving world of finance and my never-ending pursuit of personal