Artifact #1:

Tennis Racquet

The tennis racquet is a very significant “artifact” in my life. Participating in this sport at my high school has impacted me in many ways. Tennis and other sports are all competitive. I believe that students who were at some time involved in competitive sports have a unique advantage. These students all develop a strong drive to win and be successful. During high school, after a lost match I would reflect on my weaknesses or what I did wrong to make sure I won the next match. This drive to win and get better transition into the real world for students involved in sports. Tennis has helped me overcome obstacles and gave me a competitive spirit to make me a successful person.

Artifact #2:

Buckeye

The buckeye is also a significant “artifact” in my life. When it comes to higher level education I am the guinea pig in my family. My grandparents and parents did not attend college, and I am the oldest child in my family. Most people in my family serve time in the military after high school. Being the first child to attend college was confusing and challenging. During high school there was little guidance on the many things I had to do to prepare and apply for college. The ACT, AP tests, common app and FAFSA were all new things to me. The workload, general culture and size of college was overwhelming at first but exciting after I had gotten used to it. I am proud to be the first of the new generation of members in my family.