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I think I’m different because I have a very unique background. I am from China and Jordan and I grew up in the middle east going to an international school. I have been exposed to many different cultures and moved to Canada at the age of 15 and to the U.S at 16. I hold a Chinese passport but Chinese is my second language making English my first. I am also an athlete who is a full time student and I am really independent because I have to do everything by myself like cooking and laundry while also balancing school and tennis.

I want to compete in college because I think it is a very unique experience that not everyone has a chance to have. I also want to compete because I really like playing tennis and have put a lot of time and energy into it. Additionally it will also provide me with a tennis family and help me build close relationships around me which I think is very important, and I will be able to represent my school and be involved.

My goal in college is to be able to keep good grades, while maintaining a social life and competing in tennis. I would like to go to New York or California, more city like areas- or even stay in Florida because tennis is strong here. I want to play in Division 1/2 in one of the top 50 schools in the states.

I have played many other sports growing up such as basketball, volleyball, soccer and swimming. I have won awards in several of those sports and have even competed against different schools in different countries. I am also an outgoing person who likes to get involved in many activities. In my previous schools I have been sports captain, student councilor and community service captain. I have participated in many community service activities and fundraisers.