While school has taught me numerous things, other experiences has taught be skills and life lessons. Athletics has taught me tremendous amounts of things. Throughout my childhood, I always was an athlete. From soccer to ballet to cheerleading and finally volleyball. In fourth grade, I decided to start playing volleyball; little did I know it would change my life. From fourth grade on, I continued to play volleyball. I played team volleyball and then played for our school during middle school. Then I made varsity as a freshman at our highschool. Freshman year, I was faced with a lot of adversity. This adversity though, taught me to be a strong woman who does not back down. This also sparked a fire in me to work harder and prove everyone else