What makes a person unique? According to Dictionary.com, the definition of unique is “being unlike anyone else.” I have three attributes that I feel make me a very unique individual and contribute to my lifestyle everyday: leadership, drive and ambition. Over the years I have become a great leader on and off the field, I have drive and compassion for things I am passionate about and I have ambition to absorb the most I can while attending Duke University which will make me a better athlete, but more importantly an overall better individual. One of the things that excites me the most is being able to bring a certain uniqueness and drive to not only help benefit the overall diversity of the student population at Duke University, but further …show more content…
I have realized that it is more than just being the best player; it is about being a leader. I was always taught respect is not owed; it is earned. I hope to be a leader at Duke University. For the past four years my fellow teammates have voted me captain of our varsity lacrosse team at Orono High School. I have developed skills to help make me a better leader through my peers and fellow captains, as well as my leadership classes at Orono. I have helped fundraise for the Tackle Cancer Foundation. I have volunteered many hours coaching and helping our Orono youth lacrosse and football organizations by running practices and being on the sidelines to provide support. I always try to help my teammates become better players and people by setting a good example. I use the things that I have learned throughout my life to impart wisdom and experience on my teammates. Whenever I am presented with a given task or challenge, I take it head on. For example, at a young age, I had always wanted to be a leader. I have developed the drive to be the best leader, athlete, and student without losing sight of what is important. To be given the opportunity to continue to better myself at such a respected and prestigious university is almost