Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, relatives whom we speak to regularly, and heroes. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human. Some of our motivators do not have to do much to grab our attention and inspire us. Think of pop star celebrities who hardly have to sing a note to get everyone to flock to them. My inspirational motivator may not be that popular, but I love them with all my heart. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador, who, when I was depressed, or had nobody to turn to, was always there for me. My dog always gladly lets me pick them up, pet them, and cuddle them while I collect my thoughts on certain situations. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I could embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. Because of the motivation I have gained from my dog, I have gained hopes I did not have when I was younger. One hope is to get my veterinary degree. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to assist their owners. My dog helped me establish a new sense of confidence in the career I desired to pursue in college early in high school, as well as a new sense of confidence in myself. I would never have grown to be more patient, determined, or confident without my dog. While money itself cannot buy happiness, using some funds to adopt a dog is the best financial decision that I have made in my life. While someone can place a price on an animal for adoption, nobody can place a price on the love that comes from the relationship that I have formed with my dog. With my dog now watching me from beyond our plane, I will use the motivation I have gained from her to make other dogs as happy as she once made me. I am inspired by my dog to impact the world by giving other owners the same chance in emotional assistance, and give dogs the same chance to continue living their best life as man's best friend.

It could have been much more difficult to handle my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed, stressed, or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. They were always with me through good and bad. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. One hope is to get my veterinary degree, as my dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals. This interest in other animals, and caring for them, led me to also be interested in helping their owners. I strive to study so that I will obtain the knowledge required to assist people in living another day in harmony with their cuddly companion by their side, especially those who need it most. For those with anxiety, their pets relieve stress. For those with autism, their pets are relatable. Just as I want to provide wellness for animals, I want to provide wellness for those with varying capabilities, like me, one paw at a time.

Many games resonate with us to the point where we can spend hours in an addicted trance. However, one thing I have found is that video games can be a gateway to communication. It was hard for me to properly communicate with people with my mental disorders. However, I remember hanging out with a friend who meant a lot to me. Despite my oddities, they accepted me for who I was. One day, I brought up how I had a Wii U, and mentioned that I had some co-op games. One that I had my eye on was Super Mario Maker, which was brand new at the time, as it had just come out a couple of months beforehand. The interactions as a team made it easier to open up about some things with my friend. While I connected to them on a verbal level, I also connected to them on a meta-physical level as we played through other people's designs and used teamwork to conquer them. I was not the best at expressing myself, and my friend was not the best at 2D platformers. We communicated these struggles visually or audibly. I remember us taking turns playing the 100 Mario challenge to see how far each of us would get, and through this time is when I was quite talkative, specifically during the time I was not playing. At first, they were a bit sore from not getting as far as I did, so I helped them while we talked about our days, guiding them through to eventually become much better at the game. At the same time, when I say something a bit eccentric they remind me, and I remember a few times when they mentioned "What would Mario say?". Otherwise, they would guide me through previous social interactions as I mentioned them while we played. It was both team building and communication at once. When we played together, it was almost like clockwork. When we met, we'd play teams, 100 Mario Challenge, or rivalry (a bit rare as they liked co-op better). I would ask about their day, and I would always love listening. Then I would mention the good and bad, and they would enlighten me about how I would handle some things better. It was almost the equivalent of older individuals talking together while working on a puzzle. Sometimes, the birth of a journey holds the memory that endures. While some of these vast levels that we cleared, and challenges in the virtual world we faced may have escaped my mind, I remember the first time we booted the game up. While you are unable to assign characters, you can swap controllers for Mario and Luigi depending on who you would prefer to play as. I automatically gave the role of Mario to my friend. While this does not seem like much in the present day, it was symbolic back then. I felt that Mario, the one who stood for courage, known and loved by millions while having confidence in the face of challenges was a testament to how important they were to me, and how much they mattered to me. Just like the plumber in red, for a few years, this friend brought me up when I was feeling down, and boosted me when I was struggling, they were the Mario to my Luigi. For nearly 6 years, if not to others, at least to me, we were the Dream Team, and I express my gratitude to the brave Mushroom Kingdom warrior who made it all happen.

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, relatives whom we speak to regularly, and heroes. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human (or made by humans). Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. Think of pop star celebrities who hardly have to sing a note to get everyone to flock to them. My inspirational motivator may not be that popular, but I love them with all my heart. I could have never handled my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador, who, when I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, was always there for me. My dog always gladly lets me pick them up, pet them, and cuddle them while I collect my thoughts, enjoying time with my canine companion. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. Due to the motivation I have gained from my dog being there, I have gained hopes I did not have when I was younger. One hope is to get my veterinary degree. My interest in my dog led me to be interested in other animals, which led to a desire to assist their owners. My dog helped me establish a new sense of confidence in the career I desired to pursue in college early in high school, as well as a new sense of confidence in myself. I would never have grown to be more patient, determined, or confident without my dog. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at my APL, I have learned more about the connection animals have to each other than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs. I have also learned the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives while giving pets another opportunity in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. While money itself cannot buy happiness, using some funds to adopt a pet may be the best financial decision that one could make in their life. I want to be able to learn to give every animal in my field the attention that matches the needs of said animal. I want to continue to learn about similarities and differences across animals. I want to care for smaller and larger animals alike, just as my dog was there for me, I want to be there for some horse, zebra, or even elephant. Just as every person has a unique set of problems we need to face, animals do as well, and I want to be there to help horses, cure canines, and other animals alike.

Dust off the cobwebs, it's time to make some STEAM. Whether it may be derivatives, integrals, or anything in between, Calculus is a valuable example representative of a fundamental branch in mathematics. Calculus is one of the abundant connectors of an immense arrangement of concepts inclusive of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. These fields can apply to every aspect of life, even if people don’t realize it. Stirring chili, for example, may seem to be a mundane activity, but to the lively mind of someone who regularly considers things from varied angles, the possibilities of simply moving in a circular motion with a ladle are endless. If a chili chef from a certain field has an assistant next to them from another part of the STEAM field, a variety of events could happen. If an artist promptly moves the ladle in a pot with a certain style, a scientist next to them may try to comprehend the speed, velocity, and acceleration of the artist's movement, and make their own attempt to replicate it with improvements. Questions can be formed, such as how to improve the rate of this style of stirring without making a mess. Sharing that question with a mathematician could yield results that an engineer or scientist could apply to a product that every member of every field could use. Suddenly, a scientist may find themselves using this machine that stirs for them as efficiently as possible, maximizing revolutions per minute, in a pattern that omits the possibility of splashing from the chili. Then the cycle of inspiration, innovation, and invention happens again when the scientist wonders how they can significantly further efficiency while mixing the chili. The technology in the example emerged from each STEAM major thinking collectively on a product that benefits everyone by using calculating the quickest way of mixing. Furthermore, to construct and execute the activities of artificial intelligence is to use fundamental theories in Calculus. Wherever we go, mathematics can be applied to form a plethora of solutions, in a variety of instances, whether or not we realize it. While mathematics plays a major part in comprising a mixture of ideas, math relies on other majors, and other majors rely on math. Together, this is what makes STEAM.

Dust off the cobwebs, it's time to make some STEAM. Whether it may be derivatives, integrals, or anything in between, Calculus is a valuable example representative of a fundamental branch in mathematics. Calculus is one of the abundant connectors of an immense arrangement of concepts inclusive of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. These fields can apply to every aspect of life, even if people don’t realize it. Stirring chili, for example, may seem to be a mundane activity, but to the lively mind of someone who regularly considers things from varied angles, the possibilities of simply moving in a circular motion with a ladle are endless. Scientists may consider ways they can stir more efficiently. A math major may decide to focus on how many revolutions they are performing by hand per minute. An engineer may envision a product that can stir the mixture for them. An artist may defy the average method of stirring and begin stirring in unique patterns. In looking at each of those activities. If the chili chef has an assistant next to them from another part of the STEAM field, a variety of events could happen. If an artist promptly moves the ladle in a pot with a certain style, a scientist next to them may try to comprehend the speed, velocity, and acceleration of the artist's movement, and make their own attempt to replicate it with improvements. Questions can be formed, such as how to improve the rate of this style of stirring without making a mess. Sharing that question with a mathematician could yield results that an engineer or scientist could apply to a product that every member of every field could use. Suddenly, a scientist may find themselves using this machine that stirs for them as efficiently as possible, maximizing revolutions per minute, in a pattern that omits the possibility of splashing from the chili. Then the cycle of inspiration, innovation, and invention happens again when the scientist wonders how they can significantly further efficiency while mixing the chili. The technology in the example emerged from each STEAM major thinking collectively on a product that benefits everyone by using calculating the quickest way of mixing. Furthermore, to construct and execute the activities of artificial intelligence is to use fundamental theories in Calculus. In scientific studies such as astronomy, scientists use mathematics to forecast the movement of stars. Astronomers calculate what forces are acting on the stars in order to produce movement. To determine the way a wave travels and how objects and living organisms receive them, whether it be mechanical or electromagnetic, mathematics is applied. Utilizing thermal waves, humans have constructed the microwave, which is a good example of Calculus applying itself to science and technology by determining heat transmission using a mathematical model. Each STEAM field is associated with one another. By employing each field, society can construct wonders and advance what we know more than ever imagined before. Wherever we go, mathematics can be applied to form a plethora of solutions, in a variety of instances, whether or not we realize it. While mathematics plays a major part in comprising a mixture of ideas, math relies on other majors, and other majors rely on math. Together, this is what makes STEAM.

Every person has battles to face, each of which would be rash to assume we understand. Rarely does anybody face the same problems as another person. Through motivation, we persevere through our struggles, and only by our own effort can we truly strive to be better. To persevere, every person needs motivation. With the right motivation, mountains can seem like hurdles, and roadblocks can be seen as simple bumps. Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, relatives whom we speak to regularly, and heroes. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human (or made by humans). Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. Think of pop star celebrities who hardly have to sing a note to get everyone to flock to them. My inspirational motivator may not be that popular, but I love them with all my heart. I could have never handled my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador, who, when I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, was always there for me. My dog always gladly lets me pick them up, pet them, and cuddle them while I collect my thoughts, enjoying time with my canine companion. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. Due to the motivation I have gained from my dog being there, I have gained hopes I did not have when I was younger. One hope is to get my veterinary degree. My interest in my dog led me to be interested in other animals, which led to a desire to assist their owners. My dog helped me establish a new sense of confidence in the career I desired to pursue in college early in high school, as well as a new sense of confidence in myself. I would never have grown to be more patient, determined, or confident without my dog. While money itself cannot buy happiness, using some funds to adopt a dog is the best financial decision that I have made in my life. While someone can place a price on an animal for adoption, nobody can place a price on the love that comes from the relationship that I have formed with my dog. With this relationship, I have learned that with some support; it is easier to push through challenges that seemed impossible before. With my motivator, I have gained ambition, and with this ambition, in the face of challenges, I have learned to persevere.

To save money rather than borrow is a better start to tomorrow. As money makes the world go round, it is critical to establish a foundation on monetary policy as soon as possible. The foundation of understanding and awareness of money, and how money is utilized, is imperative at any age. Without a true understanding of money, one can become too stingy, thinking that money means the world, and valuing it over the life of others. This as well as the development of carelessness, spending it whenever, believing it to be a source of instant gratification that must be used promptly with little care. With savings in the bank, a high-schooler may think they have everything they will ever need to pay off their college. This belief was a fault of mine as well, I needed roughly 20 times the amount I had in the bank to afford college. Getting a basic job at this point is a must in order to afford the future. I believe the most important thing is to take an economics class, understand it thoroughly, and ask adults for help if unsure. If something seems like a cool thing to do and involves the frivolous use of money, think about the future that can only be controlled by oneself, not friends, or even family. What matters most is how money is used today, as it can mean a major difference for tomorrow. During college, there is a reason to be stingy with money. Most undergraduates are digging themselves below ground in debt. All the money accumulated becomes nothing, and from that point, it's time to build from the ground up. Sometimes, there is nothing one can do, and they become forced to borrow money. In this instance, as someone spends to the point in which nothing is left, it may seem daunting, but it is an investment in oneself rather than simply spending money frivolously on what is wanted rather than needed. The most important decisions come with not digging deeper when in a financial hole, and preventing actions that will keep oneself in the hole. Buying a fancy car not only has a high upfront cost, but insurance will also bind oneself to the hole, unable to escape. During this time, internships could be available to build on a job that will pay more in the future. This can be especially rewarding if the internship is based on a job that is loved. Saving while in college can benefit the present some, but it's an action that will be felt far in the future. Future fees will accumulate, if not the debts from college, then from housing fees, taxes, car insurance, insurance plans, medical fees, basic fees (such as groceries or supplies), and other fees. Any decisions made will develop into the amount in the bank at this point. Money that has been spent cannot be regained, and spending habits formed likely cannot be broken at this point. However, with self-awareness, education, and investment in ourselves, we can create a more workable future today. We learn in the present, and from the past, to develop a future. The period in which information is gained comes down to when someone is willing to learn, accept, and take action. While money itself may not be the key to happiness, how we use it can be for the future.

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, and relatives. Some of these people can be heroes to us. Not all heroes don capes, some are not even human. Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. My motivator may not be that popular, but they easily grab my attention, and I love them with all my heart. Each of us have varied battles we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never underestimate what someone is dealing with. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without love from my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to assist their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at my APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs. I have also learned the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives while giving pets another opportunity in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, I want to become a veterinarian so that I can continue to make animals, and their distressed owners, feel reassured, relaxed, and relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I hope I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much.

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, and relatives. Some of these people can be heroes to us. Not all heroes don capes, some are not even human. Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. My motivator may not be that popular, but they easily grab my attention, and I love them with all my heart. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without love from my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to help their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs. I have also learned the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets another opportunity in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, I want to become a veterinarian so that I can continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I hope I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much.

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, and relatives. Some of these people can be heroes to us. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human. Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. My motivator may not be that popular, but they easily grab my attention, and I love them with all my heart. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without love from my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to help their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs. I have also learned the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets another opportunity in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, I want to become a veterinarian so that I can continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I hope I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much.

A singular person conserving energy by turning off a light is far from the savior to the planet, but they will be at least a savior to their electricity bill. Sometimes it's hard to think about the planet when life can be so difficult thinking about one's own self. Even when someone establishes a simple cycle of working, buying what they need, and going home to sleep. Something with additional complexity appears in everyone's lives at some point. Our planet is equivalent to such. On the surface, there is an obvious balance between the needs of society, and the health of our planet, but there are many more underlying components that people don't think about. An old radio, for example, can have steel on it composed in a factory that dumps all waste into a nearby river. The rubber, iron, and copper elements of the radio can be from different countries that treat each part differently, and manage waste differently, and some factories that make the same product can be more wasteful about it than others. Even simply looking at factories that require workers to bring reusable water bottles compared to factories that give out plastic water bottles (especially those that don't have recycling containers) can make a big difference. It is no surprise that the United States makes products in lines that are more sustainable than in many other countries. Something as simple as buying a product from the United States rather than from another country can help the planet. My last example may seem unconventional, but think about the numerous decisions made by one person every time they go shopping. There are seemingly limitless amounts of products to buy, and seemingly limitless ways to conserve energy. Each day, people are coming up with more ways for people to live sustainably, and each day, people have to choose whether it's worth the time and money to live that way. Sometimes, it can be tough setting things up for the future with the present in mind. However, it has been repeated time and time again that sustainable electricity, although expensive to first set up, costs less to maintain, and lessens the agony on our planet. Sometimes, an extra effort can be made only by taking a small step. When I was younger, I recognized my parents were quite wasteful, hardly using the large recycling bin outside, so I bought a mini recycling bin to put next to the large trash can, and tried to at least have it filled at the same time the big trash can was filled. It's still being used in the kitchen today, more by my parents now, as I have moved away. Setting a goal for oneself is another small thing that can be done that will eventually have a big impact if that goal is met, sometimes, with even more impact than intended. The way we affect the planet unconsciously seems baffling, but it can be simpler to take smaller steps, such as recognizing how someone can shrink their electricity bill. Whether it may be leaving a light on during the night, or having unnecessary appliances plugged in: Rather than swinging someone's entire life to revolve around the planet, I am sure it would not hurt to take a second to unplug at one hundred percent. We were provided the soil that we walk on today, so we should treat it with respect, especially if it doesn't impact us much by doing so. The planet will thank you, and so will the electric bill.

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, and relatives. Some of these people can be heroes to us. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human. Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. My inspirational motivator may not be that popular, but I love them with all my heart. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to help their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets another opportunity in life in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I have had the opportunity to learn more about my future career while being able to help the community while making friends along the way. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, so that I can continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to face the problems that people might suffer on a daily basis. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, paid staff at any local animal protection league would not exist due to volunteer takeover. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I hope that I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and see that I could make an even bigger change than I have now. Through volunteer work, people can bring out something in themselves that they previously believed to be impossible, and may even turn that service into a career. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, and relatives. Some of these people can be heroes to us. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human. Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. My inspirational motivator may not be that popular, but I love them with all my heart. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to help their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets another opportunity in life in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, I want to become a veterinarian so that I can continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to face the problems that people might suffer on a daily basis. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much.

Mere silence and pre-cut grass lay out before the protagonist of the field, and the only break in that silence is the first shot delivered by the driver that sends the ball careening across the field at over 100 MPH. It is almost amusing how involved a human can get by merely a stick and a small ball. Golf is a sport that takes place in an astronomically vast field compared to the size of the ball. The sport has something for everyone, whether it may be younger players turning daily anger into tranquility, or older players savoring the scenery while indulging in a sport that provides the mind a constructive break. Sometimes, a sport does not have to be competitive to establish a life around, a hobby can bring peace to the mind in times of intense conflict, almost to the point where it transforms a person. Rain, sleet, snow, or shine, golf is fun any time. Precipitation can include a challenge, but it can feel good to play in the rain now and then. Ice can provide a challenge too, but it can change my perspective on how gravity will alter an object on a surface with much less friction. There are many ways to play, and even with a variety of ways to play with many holes, providing a variation on the strategy of the game can alter the way we think of the course, and of life. The first time I held a putter was with my 4th grade friend when their parents decided it would be an entertaining activity to have us do while they met each other. The first time I hit the ball, I hit it with the putter facing backward on a level of barbarism in terms of golf as most kids do. Nobody corrected me, as my parents knew nothing about golf, and my friends’ parents were too distracted in getting to know the parents of my new 4th-grade friend. I only came because my parents wanted to meet with the parents of a friend of mine. It was not until halfway through that a random person came up to us and told us we were holding our putters wrong. Such little information already astounded my mind until he pulled out a spare driver that he had with him. I had no memory of why he had brought a driver to a putting course (probably just to show it off) but it would have worked on my mind if it was not an award-winning driver. From then, I had gotten more curious, and eventually convinced my father to sign me up for a juvenile golf club during the summer, and from the first day I arrived, I never stopped learning. Perhaps I never got bored because of how much I wanted to learn about the sport, and how to continue to get my posture, angle, and hitting point correct. Golf is still a hobby of mine today, and I was jocular when I figured out that there was a golf course near my university. Every so often, I try to bring the golf club set, tees, and golf balls to the course when I have time and feel the rush of the wind flowing through my hair. However, the amount of studying I have to do, and the amount of work I need to do to support my college tuition has been bewildering. I can only try my best to keep up in terms of studies by keeping calm, and golfing on.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a fair amount of potential, but I misbehaved, and nobody taught me what was right or wrong. I had not made any friends when I was younger, which would come back to hurt me later because I never socialized with anyone since I never established a circle with anyone other than my parents. Though it had a decent effect on my future because I was able to leave for college without worrying about friends. Due to my maturity when I was younger, and how much effort it took to work on myself, I believed I had a debt to the world, and that I had to pay that debt back. Later I realized that this was not true, as most of the reason I was able to recover was because of me, and a little push from a mentor, and not other people. However, during this time of stunted self-esteem, I could have never handled my mental distress without the love of my loyal labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to help their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets another opportunity in life in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, I want to become a veterinarian so that I can continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to face the problems that people might suffer on a daily basis. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much.

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, and relatives. Some of these people can be heroes to us. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human. Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. My inspirational motivator may not be that popular, but I love them with all my heart. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to help their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets another opportunity in life in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, I want to become a veterinarian so that I can continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to face the problems that people might suffer on a daily basis. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. Despite my ability to move forward, I was still unable to make many friends because I was an introvert at that time due to my depression. However, I realized that it would be easier to move on to college, as I would not be missing anybody from high school other than my parents, although I was not even able to establish good relations with them. In college, I made plenty of friends, to the point I have trouble keeping in touch with all of them, and was able to keep in touch with methods of support that almost pushed me to work hard on myself in all manners. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much. We have all experienced *ruff* days. I want to be there to help *meow*.

Our security, comfort, and inspiration, to the average person, are friends, a spouse, family, and relatives. Some of these people can be heroes to us. Not all heroes wear capes, some are not even human. Some of our heroes do not have to do much in order to grab our attention and inspire us. My inspirational motivator may not be that popular, but I love them with all my heart. When I was younger, I could have never handled my mental disabilities without the love of my loyal Labrador. When I was depressed or had nobody to turn to, they were always there for me. Often I collected my thoughts on certain situations while my dog sat on my lap. When I was unsuccessful, my dog was there to give me the determination I needed to try again. There were times I had repeatedly attempted to conquer challenges to no avail, only to see defeat. However, this defeat was certainly worth it if it meant I would be able to embrace the comfort of my dog at the end of the day. My dog was partially responsible for my interest in other animals as well, which led me to want to help their owners. When I became independent enough and grew more curious about what other animals were like, I started volunteering at my local Animal Protection League. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets another opportunity in life in the hands of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I learned from the shelter, as when I become older, I want to become a veterinarian so that I can continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to face the problems that people might suffer on a daily basis. All pets can be there to provide a mental hand, or paw, that is, just like my dog was there for me when I was younger. As I head forward to achieve my career goal of becoming a veterinarian, I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much. We have all experienced *ruff* days. I want to be there to help *meow*.

My friend walks through the door, and there is a cake on the floor, frosting in my hair. That's how my first surprise birthday party started for my friend only a week and a half ago. I was setting things up for my best friend's party. I decided the best thing to do was to do what they had done for me on my birthday a few months ago. They had set out decorations and made it seem as if there was nobody there, then they hid in our half cabinet closet. Once they heard me enter the room, they waited a bit, and burst from the cabinet to surprise me with the cake. One thing I did not consider was that my friend was 4’10-4’11, whereas I am 6’2-6’3. So when I set everything up, grabbed the cake, and hid in the closet, I could barely fit. I squeezed my head in, and it was so small that I could barely sit comfortably. When I turned my head, apparently my hair was brushing barely against the top of the cake. I was unaware of this until I felt my hair get greasy. I had been sitting in the cabinet and waiting for 10 minutes, and realized that I smudged up the cake by how much my hair was brushing against it. If I had been shorter by only an inch, this would not have been a problem. I attempted to wipe the icing off, but my head was closer to the cake than I thought, because instead of grabbing at my hair, my hand hit the top of the cake on the way up to clear the icing from my head. This caused the cake to go sliding across my lap, hitting the door and knocking it open. I barely had time to get out, bumping my head against the top of the closet to analyze the damage, when my friend walked in seeing cake smeared across the carpet, a giant smudge on the cabinet, me with literally frosted tips in my hair, and with a dollop on my nose from when I bumped the cake off my lap, and it hit my face. The only thing I managed to get out was “I can explain” until they closed the door and audibly burst out laughing until they were calm enough to come inside to help me clean up. Something I learned that day was to size up the situation from now on with better detail before I take action. In this case, literally.

Mere silence, and pre-cut grass lays out before the protagonist of the field, and the only break in that silence is the first shot delivered by the driver that sends the ball careening across the field at over 100 MPH. It is almost amusing how involved a human can get by merely a stick and a small ball. Golf is a sport that takes place in an astronomically vast field compared to the size of the ball. The sport has something for everyone, whether it may be younger players turning daily anger into tranquility, or older players savoring the scenery while indulging in a sport that provides the mind a constructive break. Sometimes, a sport does not have to be competitive to establish a life around, a hobby can bring peace to the mind in times of intense conflict, almost to the point where it transforms a person. Rain, sleet, snow, or shine, golf is fun any time. Precipitation can include a challenge, but it can feel good to play in the rain now and then. Ice can provide a challenge too, but it can change my perspective on how gravity will alter an object on a surface with much less friction. There are many ways to play, and even with a variety of ways to play with many holes, providing a variation on the strategy of the game can alter the way we think of the course, and of life. The first time I held a putter was with my 4th grade friend, when their parents decided it would be an entertaining activity to have us do while they met each other. The first time I hit the ball, I hit it with the putter facing backwards on a level of barbarism in terms of golf as most kids do. Nobody corrected me, as my parents knew nothing about golf, and my friends’ parents were too distracted in getting to know the parents of my new 4th grade friend. I only came because my parents wanted to meet with the parents of a friend of mine. It was not until halfway through until a random person came up to us and told us we were holding our putters wrong. Such little information already astounded my mind until he pulled out a spare driver that he had with him. I had no memory of why he had brought a driver to a putting course (probably just to show it off) but it would have worked on my mind if it was not an award-winning driver. From then, I had gotten more curious, and eventually convinced my father to sign me up for a juvenile golf club during the summer, and from the first day I arrived, I never stopped learning. Perhaps I never got bored because of how much I wanted to learn about the sport, and how to continue to get my posture, angle, and hitting point correct. Golf is still a hobby of mine today, and I was jocular when I figured out that there was a golf course near my university. Every so often, I try to bring the golf club set, tees, and golf balls to the course when I have time, and feel the rush of the wind flowing through my hair. However, the amount of studying I have to do, and the amount of work I need to do to support my college tuition has been bewildering. I can only try my best to keep up in terms of studies by keeping calm and golfing on.

Perception is a crucial part of life, it is a human habit to define the undefined, however, this perception may not be entirely accurate, especially in trying to discern the reality other people experience versus the reality envisioned by onlookers. Pacifists can go an entire life without hurting a fly, or become this way through trial and error. In this aspect, each person has a special power. A power that only you can practice. The power to change! This is a message from my favorite song. This song is derived from a series whose main character does just that throughout the series. Their mannerisms and beliefs change. Their problems become more complex, and the past has an increasing gain in trauma because of this trial and error by the process of strenuously adapting to life itself by growing and changing. The miraculous part about humanity is that no person is the same physically or mentally. Nobody knows for certain what someone else is thinking at a given time, which adds a variety that can be viewed as good sometimes, and bad in others. Humans can be evil and turn good, and vice versa. It depends on what someone does with their power to change. People can make assumptions about others. What really matters is not if these assumptions are known to others, even as they are directly perceived. Rather, a crucial part of life is whether this perception is the true reality, or whether insight into the situation would paint a reality that has a more colorful complexion. As long as someone thinks that they or someone else may never change, then that someone might as well be living a lie.

When I was younger, I could have never handled some of the stuff I went through without my dog who, when I had nobody to turn to, was there for me at the end of the day. There were many instances where I felt I did not have anybody to turn to, and only felt the determination to stand up to a challenge after thinking while holding my dog. When I was unsuccessful, again, my dog would give me the determination I need to accomplish many tasks only by being themself. My thoughts almost completely untangle, and I feel like success is within reach. My curiosity of learning about what other gifts nature has in store stemmed from my relationship with my dog, who was like the friend I always needed. In terms of the science behind veterinarian medicine, dogs, for example, are the most popular pets in the world. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and the psyche of many minds, not to say that other animals do not do this. Dogs are certainly not limited to common house pets. An instance of this is training dogs to be able to identify cancer cells in patients. Another instance is creating a robotic dog that has been used by the NYPD on numerous occasions. There are many examples I could use that portray how people depend on their pets as much as scientists depend on their careers. I was not invested in biology, or any portion of science until I started volunteering at my Animal Protection League. I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours with curiosity about how I can further connect with my dog. At least, that was my first intention. Later on, I grew curious about how other animals share similar psychology to dogs and humans. When I learned more, I was only drawn in further to help. My time at my Animal Protection League has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends. I learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs. I have been given the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets a new home in the arms of owners who will provide love and care. Nature has produced wonders, inspiring people to learn about the environment and help care for it. Nature is omnipresent in our daily lives, sparking the curiosity of many. Using a scientific approach, we can define the unknown, and give people a different perception. It can all come back down to how a curious mind analyzes information. I know I will need the experiences I had learned from the shelter so that I may become an educated veterinarian as I continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, as I depended on my dog.

When I was younger, I could have never handled some of the stuff I went through without my dog who, when I had nobody to turn to, was there for me at the end of the day. There were many instances where I felt I did not have anybody to turn to, and only felt the determination to stand up to a challenge after thinking while holding my dog. When I was unsuccessful, again, my dog would give me the determination I need to accomplish many tasks only by being themself. My thoughts almost completely untangle, and I feel like success is within reach. My curiosity of learning about what other gifts nature has in store stemmed from my relationship with my dog, who was like the friend I always needed. In terms of the science behind veterinarian medicine, dogs, for example, are the most popular pets in the world. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and the psyche of many minds, not to say that other animals do not do this. Dogs are certainly not limited to common house pets. An instance of this is training dogs to be able to identify cancer cells in patients. Another instance is creating a robotic dog that has been used by the NYPD on numerous occasions. There are many examples I could use that portray how people depend on their pets as much as scientists depend on their careers. I was not invested in biology, or any portion of science until I started volunteering at my Animal Protection League. I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours with curiosity about how I can further connect with my dog. At least, that was my first intention. Later on, I grew curious about how other animals share similar psychology to dogs and humans. When I learned more, I was only drawn in further to help. My time at my Animal Protection League has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends. I learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs. I have been given the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets a new home in the arms of owners who will provide love and care. Nature has produced wonders, inspiring people to learn about the environment and help care for it. Nature is omnipresent in our daily lives, sparking the curiosity of many. Using a scientific approach, we can define the unknown, and give people a different perception. It can all come back down to how a curious mind analyzes information. I know I will need the experiences I had learned from the shelter so that I may become an educated veterinarian as I continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, as I depended on my dog.

Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never underestimate what someone is dealing with. At birth, my doctor had diagnosed me with a set of mental health conditions: ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, OCD, and Anxiety. Before high school, I was placed in special needs classes, and before middle school, I was entirely a special needs student. I was always an immature kid and made myself an easy target to be picked on. I did not know the proper way to act publicly and was kicked out of a couple of schools from pre-k to kindergarten. In middle school, I exceeded other people's expectations of me. This was due to a special needs teacher I was placed with who genuinely cared about me and my success. They sent me on the right path and helped me gain knowledge of how to act around others, assisting me with my mental health for 4 years. Eventually, I had to move to Ohio, which set me back a little and especially triggered my anxiety. I applied what my teacher had taught me, and the skills I learned along the way. I learned how to transform my social ability to an indistinguishable point compared to when I was younger. Although my teacher helped me, from the moment I left, I was the one who had to put in the most effort and work to change. After middle school, I was not in a single special needs class and even took up volunteering. I conquered my Anxiety, Asperger’s Syndrome, and OCD. This as well as gaining hobbies and skills throughout high school including playing the clarinet, running, mathematics, bilingualism, photography, and audio engineering, as well as maintaining a GPA of 3.9, with an A in every honor and regular class. Today, I am preparing to head into college with honors classes from high school under my belt. I hope to change the world when I get older and help the world's pets, as well as ease the minds of their worried owners. After college, I know I will be in a lot of debt and will not be able to pay it off without help. I have been working since 16 and plan to continue to always have at least a part-time job so that I am able to pay off the debt that I will accrue. The best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a bigger difference. I hope I can make an even bigger change.

Whether it may be derivatives, integrals, or anything in between, Calculus is a valuable example representative of the fundamental branch of mathematics. To construct and execute the activities of artificial intelligence is to use fundamental theories in Calculus. In how the platform in a microwave rotates, Calculus could be implemented in the layout of that circle. Stirring chili, for example, may seem to be a mundane activity, but to a lively mind of someone who regularly considers things from varied angles, the possibilities in the thought process of simply moving in a circular motion with a ladle are endless. A scientist may consider ways they can stir more efficiently. A math major could try to focus on how many revolutions they are performing by hand. In scientific studies such as astronomy, scientists use mathematics to forecast the movement of stars; what forces are acting on them in order to produce the movement, and what the causes of those forces are. To determine the way a wave travels and how objects and living organisms receive them, whether it be mechanical or electromagnetic, Calculus is applied. While two simple wave types may sound trifling, both wave types include light, sound, thermal radiation, x-rays, and physical water waves. Taking control of these waves would yield art and benefit the human species. By utilizing thermal waves, humans have produced the microwave, which is a good example of Calculus applying itself to science and automation. Mathematics places variables on the unknown for people to understand, these variables can be without limits, as well as to interpretation by the human mind. In this sense, the application of calculus is an art, where algorithms are carefully constructed to reason with the unreasonable in an innovative way. With new minds being put to the test every day as the population carries on, more theories are formed, problems get solved, and we learn from our previous mistakes most of the time. In essense, math can define the perception of the human race, while a person can be viewed as a simple number, a number can have many forms and possibilities. Sometimes its not just about the number, it is what you do with it, and how it affects other numbers.

Each of us has a career choice picked out. I picked mine out far earlier than most other students. Building up to my career choice was not easy. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. Later on, I had a teacher that helped me with my behavior, and every year I matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I was once told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, unleashed my potential to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. I love all animals. Not one am I afraid of and know that we rely on animals for psychological needs. One may be a cat person for their own reason, I use dogs as an example here because they are the most popular pet in the world, and for some good reasons too. Dogs are far different from the everyday household presence, they can be heroes even making some people seem like villains. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and stories. They are our security in our homes and in our hearts. We are still finding potential in how dogs can be utilized, as there are many fields where some intelligence, cuteness, and kindness from a dog can come into play. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I want to help people live their lives and give their pets a life free from suffering back into the arms of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I had learned from the shelter so that I may become an educated veterinarian as I continue to make animals, and their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being and companionship. I rely on them as an inspiration for my entire career.

The education itself, as well as this being the period of life where I know I will need to do a lot of studying in order for me to be able to mentally grow to become who I aspire to be. As a hands-on learner, the education system will benefit my needs by the side of people who have the same interests as mine. Not to mention, college life can give one the independence they need in order to explore the world. Each of us has a career choice picked out. I picked mine out far earlier than most other students. Building up to my career choice was not easy. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. Later on, I had a teacher that helped me with my behavior, and every year I matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I was once told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, unleashed my potential to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. I love all animals. Not one am I afraid of and know that we rely on animals for psychological needs. One may be a cat person for their own reason, I use dogs as an example here because they are the most popular pet in the world, and for some good reasons too. Dogs are far different from the everyday household presence, they can be heroes even making some people seem like villains. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and stories. They are our security in our homes and in our hearts. We are still finding potential in how dogs can be utilized, as there are many fields where some intelligence, cuteness, and kindness from a dog can come into play. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I want to help people live their lives and give their pets a life free from suffering back into the arms of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I had learned from the shelter so that I may become an educated veterinarian as I continue to make animals, and their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being and companionship. I rely on them as an inspiration for my entire career.

Sometimes, a few steps back to look at the big picture can be beneficial in more than one way. Some say we are at the center of the universe, but position is subjective. A person who is standing still is not where they thought they were just a second ago. Yes, they are standing in the same spot in the perspective of how gravity pulls us down on this large rock when compared to other objects. However, while that person stands still, the Earth rotates, moves around the sun, and the galaxy moves at a set speed as well across the universe. An understanding of the universe can put in perspective how small a person is to the universe, but how large of an impact that one person can have. In terms of distance, the universe stretches beyond our imagination. Comparing the limited universe of socialization, which is limited strictly to Earth, to the vast expanse of the universe, may cause the expanse of socialization to seem like near-nothingness. However, it is still a large topic that humans invented, but do not understand one another, which separates us in a way not by species or race, but in a way seen by no other species; the language barrier. Humans defy other life on Earth, but across the universe, there may be life that has capabilities beyond human understanding. These beings may not have a reason to interact with us. A lifeform population may have an intelligence level so immense that they know who humans are, and just choose not to bother because they have better things to do. Of course, humans still do not know enough about how we can make enough use of the resources on our own planet to go to the vast reaches of the universe. The debate of whether life is fair, and how it can be more fair if it is not, has been present in many aspects across the world. People who were born in certain circumstances and taught differently could turn out differently, and therefore, have contrasting opinions on what fair is, no matter what political party one is allocated to. Even referring to 'life' is subjective under the question if life is fair. For example, we cannot go back and make the lives of those who have passed fair. This means that someone's life can never be truly fair, as it is better than the life of someone who lived before. The word 'life' can also refer to non-human lives, such as how we can more humanely slaughter cows. I hope to give others a philosophical insight into the universe one day, whether in written, verbal, or published work. These works would be comprised of how the universe has involvement in each of our daily lives, and how we can learn to respect and admire every part of it. Recently, I have been working on a book that does just that, giving different perspectives on how we see the universe, how future generations will affect the universe, and how the universe will affect the future of humanity, determining what it means to be where someone really is today.

Each of us has battles we need to face, and because of this, I have learned never to underestimate what someone is dealing with. I've had my hands full with a series of mental disorders I was diagnosed with from birth. One may wonder how I got as far as I have managed to come today, taking honors classes as well as having a career path set up with the ability to play in the marching band. It was not easy in the slightest. I was always the immature kid, the one teachers thought would never succeed. At one point during my elementary years, I met a teacher who genuinely cared about me. She sent me on the right path and helped me get on the right track to be a normal child and navigate life, assisting me with my mental health using a series of methods. Near the end of elementary school, my family moved to Ohio because most of my family lived there. All of the friendships that I had made were left behind, and I felt apprehensive to make new friends. Everyone already had their friendships made, which has affected me all the way to today. I was still somewhat immature throughout the beginning of middle school. However, as I became more aware of my surroundings, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. During the pandemic, people generally complained that they wanted to get out. I used the stay-in opportunity to start applying to college classes and college. I had used the time to finish a college math course, as well as starting two more college courses that began. I may not have gotten the chance for early application had I not been given some time. I had time to start writing two books that I know I will be working on beyond the time I graduate college. I got far enough with my book that I know one day I will likely be publishing it. Furthermore, I had a chance to reflect upon the year as others did. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I don't have anyone special to talk with on the phone like most do my age. Especially with my lack of involvement on social media which seems to be drawing in every teen. Social media has only gotten in the way of my life and probably will continue to do so. However, this lack of communication gives me a chance to focus on what is important in my life, like family. I don't have to worry about friend breakups or breakdowns. While being alone on a journey may seem to be unimaginable, sometimes, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself and to pass other people's expectations. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference, I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much. One day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of how far I have come, and will hopefully continue to go.

Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never underestimate what someone is dealing with. I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Since middle school, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I intend to take honors college classes to pursue a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. The best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference, I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much. One day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of how far I have come, and will hopefully continue to go.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, and then to Ohio. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. My mother was going through an emotional stage and was unable to help me much, and my teachers didn't help much either. I was a student who needed to be told why what I did was wrong, and my mother never had the time to, and my father, he hardly paid even child support. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight into how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. My maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. Of course, volunteerism is not my only interest. I have many others, one of those being an interest in cross country. It feels as if I am competing against myself for the best time, and to get stronger. I try to run 6 miles in under an hour every other day and have a personal best of 42 mins. I have been in cross country since 7th grade, where I ran 2 miles every day. In high school, it was 2-3 miles every day. I left the cross country team during my sophomore year because of how busy I have been, but have continued running to the present day. Although I don't like running as much as others on my team, which I could almost guarantee to be masochists, I was on the varsity team before I left, and have been told that I am good at it. This and the fact that it is quite a healthy activity. During my college years, I am quite sure I will be running around campus to get where I need to be. One day, I want to be relied on to help change the world of veterinary care, and the futures of other concerned pet owners. Although she could not do much when I was younger, she has done everything in her power to make sure I have what I need to excel in the future. Even working a full-time job to the most of the job's extent to do so.

I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. Later on, I had a teacher that helped me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I was once told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets a new home into the arms of owners who will provide love and care. Though I could not save the lives of animals, I was able to be rewarded on the job with the happiness of those who found their new lifelong friend. Even outside of the APL, if someone asks something of me, I do it. I don't want anything in return but to know I made someone's day just a bit better. However, this means that I have often been taken advantage of by some, which I have learned to identify, after all, what doesn't kill makes one stronger. I always do the best I can to put other people first, but sometimes, the going can get tough even for me. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference, I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much. One day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of how far I have come, and will hopefully continue to go.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, and then to Ohio. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. My mother was going through an emotional stage and was unable to help me much, and my teachers didn't help much either. I was a student who needed to be told why what I did was wrong, and my mother never had the time to, and my father, he hardly paid even child support. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight into how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. My maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. Of course, volunteerism is not my only interest. I have many others, one of those being an interest in cross country. It feels as if I am competing against myself for the best time, and to get stronger. I try to run 6 miles in under an hour every other day and have a personal best of 42 mins. I have been in cross country since 7th grade, where I ran 2 miles every day. In high school, it was 2-3 miles every day. I left the cross country team during my sophomore year because of how busy I have been, but have continued running to the present day. Although I don't like running as much as others on my team, which I could almost guarantee to be masochists, I was on the varsity team before I left, and have been told that I am good at it. This and the fact that it is quite a healthy activity. During my college years, I am quite sure I will be running around campus to get where I need to be. One day, I want to be relied on to help change the world of veterinary care, and the futures of other concerned pet owners

Food, water, and suitable temperatures are each required to maintain life. However, an organism must protect itself from outside influences that can harm the body. This as well as the mind of humans. "Health" can take on many different meanings, whether it is being mentally aware of what someone can do to prevent deadly situations, or maintaining physically fit. There are many different types of "health", but two categories in particular cover each human being's needs in order to maintain a maximum lifespan. Information is beneficial for the survival of all life on Earth. The information that is carried from the mind to the heart through a series of nerves is what causes the heart to pump. Communication can come in many different forms. Your mother can communicate to you why it is bad to put your hand on the stove, so further harm is prevented from doing so. However, information can have various complexities at varying stages of life. A toddler may have trouble understanding the stove is hot, and should not be touched while on. A child may have trouble understanding how to ride a bike without falling off. An adult may have trouble understanding what their body is physically capable of. Knowing one's limits, and being sure not to push them in excess is a big part of a healthy lifestyle. Even as an adult, taking action without the required knowledge to successfully execute said action can lead to catastrophe. In the real world, doing something wrong can have consequences. Technology is available and should be used to avoid making mistakes. Some of these mistakes can be fixed, such as using a wrong word or letter before the work is read by someone. However, some are unfixable or require time and effort that may be impossible to overcome. Knowing the effects of Juul Pods before flocking to buy them with the rest of the crowd can be beneficial to preventing cancer, which is a prevention of a mistake that would not have been able to be fixed. However, communication at earlier times can be more beneficial than communication at a later date, such as communicating to someone known and trusted about bad habits and obtaining knowledge that can be used to keep a healthy lifestyle. Action is key to survival as well. The action of communicating results in the gain of knowledge which can be used to make actions preventing harm. When I was younger, I was jealous of trees because they stay in one place all day, and what they need to survive comes to them. This is the opposite of what humans need to do to survive. Movement is imperative so that we can gather food, build muscles, and burn fats. One can live without doing so, but for a shorter time period, as someone who exercises builds the body to live longer. The cells inside the body are always moving. Blood cells work hard to move across the entire body even when you aren't thinking about it. A gain in fat excessive fat can cause clotting, which stops blood cells from moving across the body, and leads to death. I was told once, "If you work hard for your cells, your cells will work hard for you." Someone can have all the information in the world, but to act on it is to build for success, and to give the cells in the body we were provided with a workout so the body has a longer, and healthier lifespan. While information and action have their own categories, these categories will overlap to have a different effect. Knowing how to drive a car is one thing, but to drive it correctly is another. However, Knowing that failure to wash one's hands results in foreign germs entering the body causes people to take the minor inconvenience to wash their hands to prevent this. Action can lead to a gain in information, and information can be used to judge what action should be taken. Taking action to communicate, and taking action from the wisdom gained from the communication is the optimal path to a healthy lifestyle. Doing nothing is fine on occasion, but to live a healthy lifestyle is to have a healthy dose of information, and act on what is healthy.

I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. Later on, I had a teacher that helped me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I was once told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. I love all animals. Not one am I afraid of and know that we rely on animals for psychological needs. One may be a cat person for their own reason, I use dogs as an example here because they are the most popular pet in the world, and for some good reasons too. Dogs are far different from the everyday household presence, they can be heroes even making some people seem like villains. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and stories. They are our security in our homes and in our hearts. Considering that dogs can be trained to fit any situation, and tend to be rather easy to train, unlike most other animals, make them the best companions. This also makes up an entire rank in the police force, the K-9 unit. To be a part of a K-9 unit, dogs are trained to sniff out drugs, chase after bad people at much faster speeds than humans, and express their sympathies for victims. We are still finding potential in how dogs can be utilized, as there are many fields where some intelligence, cuteness, and kindness from a dog can come into play. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets a new home into the arms of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I had learned from the shelter so that I may become an educated veterinarian as I continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to be the productive member of society they strive to be. Throughout my life, I have developed a significantly strengthened bond with animals in a way that interests me, unlike any other field. At one point I had wished to be a geologist, but that idea had not stuck as much as the idea of helping the little friends that may come to pay me a visit in order to continue living the phenomenal lives that we take inspiration from on a daily basis.

I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours, and have volunteered for my school Leo Club for at least 750 hours as well. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential despite having Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, ADHD, and Anxiety, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade that I had a teacher really helped me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a thousand times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, that I had to pay back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world by looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained, and the time I have used in order to help the people and animals of the community I live in. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

Patience: A virtue with many reasons to follow. We take life for granted, sometimes when we are busy every second of a day, an hour can feel like a minute. Normally, people want things done their way at the time requested with consequences otherwise. Little have figured that taking a step back from one's own body and viewing every aspect of life with care would have positive effects on everyone involved. Consider how a loss of patience can lead to people taking an easier way to get a task done, or just not bothering with the task. Take things one step at a time. Then every time a task is completed, focus on only the next step, just a bit more, and repeat the process. It's common sense that the longer someone studies for a test, the better grade that is received. This is nothing new, and it would be surprising if one had not seen the studies that prove this. No person can take an entire day to study for the SAT, no person can go through a stack of 100 flashcards in under an hour and fully grasp the information. With enough time set aside, anything is possible. One may believe it makes sense to be impatient with the little things that have little significance but are a big deal at the time. If you give the smallest aspects of life more patience, the output will be more productive without loss, creating more efficiency, and a positive outlook. The livelihood of several others can be endangered by just one person. Consider how impatience may look from the perspective of loved ones and friends. These could range from people who give respect, and those to whom knowledge is passed down. In terms of impatience, to be a successful person is to have a successful recipe. One can only have a succesful recipe if each ingredient is considered with the appropriate amounts. Time and patience are two of the ingredients to success. However, every ingredient can have a substitute. If someone doesnt have enough time, someone could incorporate multitasking. If someone doesn't have enough patience for something, the gap in time can be filled with something else. Even if it is something like getting work done, talking to a friend on a phone, or just making casual conversation with whomever may be present at the time. For a chef, the smallest of mistakes can ruin the final product. Life gives you one extra-special cake recipe. It's up to you to choose the proper ingredients and substitutes so that your cake is the best you can make it.

I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. Later on, I had a teacher that helped me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I was once told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. I love all animals. Not one am I afraid of and know that we rely on animals for psychological needs. One may be a cat person for their own reason, I use dogs as an example here because they are the most popular pet in the world, and for some good reasons too. Dogs are far different from the everyday household presence, they can be heroes even making some people seem like villains. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and stories. They are our security in our homes and in our hearts. Considering that dogs can be trained to fit any situation, and tend to be rather easy to train, unlike most other animals, make them the best companions. This also makes up an entire rank in the police force, the K-9 unit. To be a part of a K-9 unit, dogs are trained to sniff out drugs, chase after bad people at much faster speeds than humans, and express their sympathies for victims. We are still finding potential in how dogs can be utilized, as there are many fields where some intelligence, cuteness, and kindness from a dog can come into play. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets a new home into the arms of owners who will provide love and care. I know I will need the experiences I had learned from the shelter so that I may become an educated veterinarian as I continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to be the productive member of society they strive to be.

I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. Later on, I had a teacher that helped me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I was once told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. Through my time at the APL, I have learned more about the ecosystem than I expected I would in an environment predominantly focused on cats and dogs, but this has given me the ability to connect back to how I am helping people live their lives and giving pets a new home into the arms of owners who will provide love and care. With what I have learned, I don’t believe that I would modify anything next time I come back. I have learned to expect the unexpected constantly, and it would be beyond challenging to prepare for an event that may not be known yet, so I bring my best individuality. Any animal can bring out something in a person determined to be impossible. Every occurrence of biomimicry is an example of this. Bug eyes and butterfly wings are two inspirations for solar panels, and for all we know, dogs and/or cats may be the inspiration for the cure to cancer. I know I will need the experiences I had learned from the shelter so that I may become an educated veterinarian as I continue to make animals, and likely their distressed owners, feel relieved. Many people depend on pets for psychological well-being, and for the ability to be the productive member of society they strive to be.

In nature, things can occur spontaneously without anything having a chance to be seen. Humans can do little without much effort regarding what nature has in store for us. Hybrid organisms will breed with hybrid organisms unexpectedly and create new hybrid organisms. Science can't fully explain nature fully sometimes. Bees and airplanes, for example, have dumbfounded scientists who attempt to define these feats of aviation. Many things are yet to be uncovered, ranging all the way from the core to space. Nature can be like a box of chocolates, unsure what kind of outcome will happen. But we always try to define it more, expanding and intertwining the works of nature with our own works. Biomimicry is a term that started its development around the 1950s. It shouldn't come as a shock that a veterinarian (like me) would be intrigued by this kind of topic. A robot has been developed that appears akin to a dog, recognized simply as the NYPD robot dog inspired by the physique of a dog. This is a direct example of robotics implemented in biomimicry. Any animal can bring out something in a person that was determined to be impossible. Every occurrence of biomimicry is an example of this. Bug eyes and butterfly wings are two inspirations for solar panels, and for all we know, dogs and/or cats may be the inspiration for the cure for cancer.

In the broad sense of Ecology, there are many possibilities of actions one can partake in with the goal of fighting climate change. The environment runs in a cycle, so any point on the circle can connect to another part of it with a line. This being the case, assisting with one part of nature will have corresponding effects on other parts of nature. This is usually referred to as the "Butterfly effect". For example, pulling weeds by hand rather than using pesticides can prevent runoff. Preventing the runoff prevents water pollution. Preventing water pollution allows for the ocean to absorb carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide absorption prevents carbon dioxide buildup. Minimizing carbon dioxide buildup minimizes global warming. So something such as volunteering to pull weeds can prevent pesticide use by lazier people, as well as people who cannot afford to have someone pull their weeds, or get any volunteers to do so. The purpose of the above paragraph is to explain that one can have a positive impact on the climate just by having knowledge of it. Knowledge can be inspiring, as taking an Ecology class has inspired me to recycle by habit. Indeed, I have donated plenty of my time at Second Harvest and donating clothes to Goodwill, but it is by being informed that I have learned that I can do that, and more to protect the environment, and the very air we breathe. I hope I can inspire someone to take an Ecology class. Not only does this kind of class support knowledge on how humans affect every aspect of the environment, it's easier than the usual person thinks, but it's also a lot of fun, and what will be learned will be more than expected.

A different animal standing out from the rest, the top known species on earth that has a psychologically mutual relationship with humans. Dogs share their love with their owners, and it brings great joy to give fido his belly rubs. However, humans can take vast advantage of dogs. Dogs can be abused, but are still loyal to those that do so as that's all they know. As some may say, some people just don't deserve to have nice things, because people can take advantage of things. I love all animals. Not one am I afraid of and know that we rely on animals for psychological needs. One may be a cat person for their own reason, I use dogs as an example here because they are the most popular pet in the world, and for some good reasons too. Dogs are far different from the everyday household presence, they can be heroes even making some people seem like villains. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and stories. They are our security in our homes and in our hearts. Considering that dogs can be trained to fit any situation, and tend to be rather easy to train, unlike most other animals, make them the best companions. This also makes up an entire rank in the police force, the K-9 unit. To be a part of a K-9 unit, dogs are trained to sniff out drugs, chase after bad people at much faster speeds than humans, and express their sympathies for victims. We are still finding potential in how dogs can be utilized, as there are many fields where some intelligence, cuteness, and kindness from a dog can come into play. As an example, recently, a handful of dogs have been taught how to give CPR. Therapy dogs, some of which only need to be themselves, are dogs for people who are suffering from dark times. Teaching any other animal to accept snuggles, being picked up, and hugged all over would be a complicated task, but some dogs have this trait naturally, and if not, can be trained to receive almost all physical love from people. When I was younger, I had a lot going on and could have never handled it without my dog who, when I had nobody to turn to, was there for me to give love, and when I was depressed. I had nobody to turn to when I was younger being my relationship with my friends and family was quite unstable. I felt that nobody cared, but knew that this wasn't true, and only felt the determination to prove myself after thinking while holding my dog. When I was unsuccessful, again, my dog would give me the determination I need to accomplish many tasks. My thoughts almost completely untangle, and I feel like there is success within reach. However, this stemmed from my relationship with my dog, who was like the friend I never had, but always needed.

A different animal standing out from the rest, the top known species on earth that has a psychologically mutual relationship with humans. Dogs share their love with their owners, and it brings great joy to give fido his belly rubs. However, humans can take vast advantage of dogs. Dogs can be abused, but are still loyal to those that do so as that's all they know. As some may say, some people just don't deserve to have nice things, because people can take advantage of things. Dogs are far different from the everyday household presence, they can be heroes even making some people seem like villains. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and stories. They are our security to our homes, and to our hearts. Considering that dogs can be trained to fit any situation, and tend to be rather easy to train, unlike most other animals, make them the best companions. This also makes up an entire rank in the police force, the K-9 unit. To be a part of a K-9 unit, dogs are trained to sniff out drugs, chase after bad people at much faster speeds than humans, and express their sympathies for victims. We are still finding potential in how dogs can be utilized, as there are many fields where some intelligence, cuteness, and kindness from a dog can come into play. As an example, recently, a handful of dogs have been taught how to give CPR. Therapy dogs, some of which only need to be themselves, are dogs for people who are suffering from dark times. Teaching any other animal to accept snuggles, being picked up, and hugged all over would be a complicated task, but some dogs have this trait naturally, and if not, can be trained to receive almost all physical love from people. When I was younger, I had a lot going o and could have never handled it without my dog who, when I had nobody to turn to, was there for me to give love, and when I was depressed. I had nobody to turn to when I was younger being my relationship with my friends and family was quite unstable. I felt that nobody cared, but knew that this wasn't true, and only felt the determination to prove myself after thinking while holding my dog. When I was unsuccessful, again, my dog would give me the determination I need to accomplish many tasks. My thoughts almost completely untangle, and I feel like there is success within reach. However, this stemmed from my relationship with my dog, who was like the friend I never had, but always needed.

The discussion of money in relation to happiness has been a frequent topic. Money can buy food, clothing, shelter, and other things that people need. Money satisfies the physical needs of the person, but I believe people’s happiness isn’t physical. Those who rely on money will always count on getting more and will never be satisfied with what they have. I was taught people who possess a lot of money are able to own more material property. Though that may not be the true meaning of happiness. Some argue people have access to more resources and can get more luxuries to make them happy. But after a while, the person becomes bored and looks for other things. There are people with more money indulging in dangerous activities trying to fill the void that they cannot explain. Those with less money will not have the luxuries rich people have, but they have learned to find happiness in their lives without relying on money. Material properties can get old, and after some time, people look for something different to occupy themselves with. There will also be unnecessary competition among other people who try to get more money than those surrounding them. They end up losing focus on what truly makes them happy. Happiness comes in the form of having good health. While one can buy a good medical cover and pay for the best treatment, one cannot guarantee good health. Those with terminal illnesses can agree that money cannot heal them. They might get better treatment to make them more comfortable, though the condition remains. Money is important as it gives people the ability to cater to their physical needs, but should not be relied on. Money is necessary but is not the determinant of happiness. True happiness has no monetary value.

The discussion of money in relation to happiness has been a frequent topic. Money can buy food, clothing, shelter, and other things that people need. Money satisfies the physical needs of the person, but I believe people’s happiness isn’t physical. Those who rely on money will always count on getting more and will never be satisfied with what they have. I was taught people who possess a lot of money are able to own more material property. Though that may not be the true meaning of happiness. Some argue people have access to more resources and can get more luxuries to make them happy. But after a while, the person becomes bored and looks for other things. There are people with more money indulging in dangerous activities trying to fill the void that they cannot explain. Those with less money will not have the luxuries rich people have, but they have learned to find happiness in their lives without relying on money. Material properties can get old, and after some time, people look for something different to occupy themselves with. There will also be unnecessary competition among other people who try to get more money than those surrounding them. They end up losing focus on what truly makes them happy. Happiness comes in the form of having good health. While one can buy a good medical cover and pay for the best treatment, one cannot guarantee good health. Those with terminal illnesses can agree that money cannot heal them. They might get better treatment to make them more comfortable, though the condition remains. Money is important as it gives people the ability to cater to their physical needs, but should not be relied on. Money is necessary but is not the determinant of happiness. True happiness has no monetary value.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight into how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference, I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much. One day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight into how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time.

The second face I saw in the schooling system. I moved up here when I was younger, and she and I became close friends. Being she was only the second person I saw, I thought it was likely that other people would be as friendly as her. Little did I know this was far from the truth. I had not a single friend until much later other than her. We were like each other's personal therapists. She meant more to me than my own family, and I didn't know what I would do if I lost her. I found myself thinking this, I had no clue what I would do, I felt incomplete without her, it was during these times that I developed an early understanding of platonic love. Sometimes we would be on the phone for hours merely exchanging information about our days. Shockingly, my parents knew little of how well we bonded, only that she was a good friend. I was not willing to let her go for any reason any time soon. One day, something happened. She disappeared, almost vanishing. I instantly stopped receiving calls and texts for the next couple of days, and she was absent from school. During this time, I was so busy that I couldn't visit her home address to check up. A couple of days later, I finally put off work and was ready to care for what I presumed to be my horrifically ill counterpart. I skipped knocking on the door like I usually did, and went up straight to her room. Her parents had not noticed my entrance, and I had not noticed their presence. I turned back toward the doorway and planned to anxiously search the rest of the house. Her parents heard my footsteps and appeared before me in the doorway before I managed to do so. Something was off, their facial expressions almost gave me the impression that they were expecting me, but not with the usual vigor they have when they see their daughter spend time with someone like me. The father steps forward, and explains to me in a shaky tone, "Listen here, son, I imagine you're looking for (her name)". He took a long pause before she explained further. I with a sudden growth in concern agreed with his statement. He went on with about a paragraph worth of sugarcoating coating what he was really trying to say. She passed on. I arrived home, my parents didn't know what I knew, and I hadn't told them until a couple of days later. After crying myself to sleep, and crying in my sleep, I woke dehydrated and stayed locked in my room for the next three days. For two days she had been dead and I hadn't even known. I told my parents, but even their comfort did nothing to the stormcloud of emotions whirling around my head. About a week later, I had a dream involving her. It was just me and her in a white room. I told the dream version of her I couldn't live without her. She told me that I was right emotionally about many things, but that was wrong; I could live without her. She explained that she couldn't change my emotions, and only I can get myself past this, and move on. Only I could make a change, and continue to make her feel happy as I do so, and she watches from the heavens above. Furthermore, I needed to live my life to the fullest, saying that I would want her to do the same if I had died. I cried to her and reached out. Calling for her not to leave me, reaching for the unreachable. I woke up. It was only a dream, but the words that she told me in the dream had me thinking. Sometimes the mind can work miracles, and in a dream, it's essentially the dreamer's mind that fills the shoes of every other person in the dream. My brain; my dream version of her, gave me the chance to speak to her one last time, even if it was a dream. She told me exactly what she would have told me if she was still alive. I held her high in my heart since that day. I picked up a new hobby and did more volunteer work than I had done previously. Today, I hold her memory not with sadness, but with the feeling of being able to fight for what's right, fighting to graduate with the degree I seek, fighting for her, but keeping in mind what she would have always wanted, fighting for myself, and staying determined to do so. I want to thank whoever may read this. I wrote every word as an extension of my soul.

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, and had given me the ability to help the community, as well as an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. I gained knowledge from the time I have spent at the APL as support for my career path. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer takeover. I believe that I can make a change in the world by looking to the future. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight into how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine.

It seems there is a flaw in every leadership system. Democracy seems to be the best we have, but even the best seems to fail at times. However, we can be better. We need another system that is based on democracy. If not another system, we need other countries to have an established democracy and solve problems through the majority, not through violence. If we can influence other countries that democracy is the best way to go, wars will be solved, and the world will be more at peace. Countries will then be able to come up with decisions together. Every country would be an ally to each other, only causing a war when one of the nations starts one. In that case, they would be up against every other nation in the world. If a problem becomes international, nations can vote on how to solve it. Perhaps other countries would not be interested due to democracy not being better. In the situation that democracy itself does not work. We could possibly use the help of other current allies to come up with a better system. For starters, 2 presidents will likely be better than one due to the fact that they will both have to fight to stay in power, which can cause great benefits like trying to raise the most money from charities. If they don't fight and settle it like adults, negotiating and coming to terms, that would be even better, leading both the democratic and republican sides to get along with each other. In many ways, life could be better with teamwork. We could even solve global warming if you believe in it.

I go to a school Leo Club Organization. This is a volunteer organization that helps out around the community by doing whatever they can. Sometimes I get the chance to help out in the local senior living center. I have not been able to do this a lot frequently because the covid virus had hit. This made me feel like I should have spent more time there than I had already had, and I regret not doing so. When I am there, I try to cheer up the sadder elders and play board games, and bingo. This as well as assisting them to their chairs, wheelchairs, beds, and out and about. I miss those that have passed away and am at least happy to hear that their loving families had cared for them when they could. It gives me hope to carry on and assist as much as I can.

When I was younger, I was the class clown when I had first moved up here. "Calvin and Hobbes" have given me someone to relate to, as when I was younger, I was known as the devil child, as he was. Sometimes I feel like I would get in trouble, and have no one to turn to. I had no friends when I was younger, especially because of me just moving up to Ohio, and with my mental disabilities. Even so, I at least found someone I could relate to. In the usual punishment, as Calvin and I have both received, we find happiness in figuring out life with an approach that uses imagination. This and learning more about how the world works around us. This is part of the reason why I have grown into the person that I am today. I had later learned that if I keep the good habits that I had learned, and stop taking part in the bad habits, anyone can change, like me.

In their status, teachers can easily brainwash kids. If you really think about it, this can happen without the parents not knowing until it is too late. We are growing up in a country that seems to be investing more into politics every year. Teachers can use this to their advantage by pushing ideas onto their students, and not telling their parents. Some parents could learn from the students, but teachers could deny the information. If a few parents had this happen, they could just brush it off since they are not hearing that this is happening to the parents of the other classmates, leaving everyone completely in the dark. There are simple changes that can happen to prevent this kind of thing from happening. The first possibility is installing cameras in the teacher's classroom to have evidence of any teacher misconduct. This would also help for other things too like finding out if a student was cheating on a test, or what really happened at the back of the classroom. This can also be useful for learning if a teacher is pushing information on a student that their parents would not approve of. Another possibility would be to have parents able to contact each other. If you think about it, this would give the parents other points of view on how their children are acting, and the knowledge that the teacher is presenting to the student. If a student is learning something contradictory, the student may tell their parent. Their parent could then ask other parents if they have heard anything similar from their children. Certain restrictions could be put in place to prevent parents from getting too offensive or defensive in their comments such as asking "Are you telling me how to parent my children?". The teacher or another individual connected to the school staff could monitor all activity and correct it if need be. There are many feasible ways that the education system could be made better for our children. It is up to us if we want to take action and make a change for the better.

A different animal standing out from the rest, the top known species on earth that has a psychologically mutual relationship with humans. Dogs share their love with their owners, and it brings great joy to give fido his belly rubs. However, humans can take vast advantage of dogs. Dogs can be abused, but still loyal to those that do so as that's all they know. As some may say, some people just don't deserve to have nice things, because people can take advantage of things. Dogs are far different from the everyday household presence, they can be heroes even making some people seem like villains. Dogs have inspired countless movies, projects, and stories. They are our security to our homes, and to our hearts. Considering that dogs can be trained to fit any situation, and tend to be rather easy to train, unlike most other animals, make them the best companions. This also makes up an entire rank in the police force, the K-9 unit. To be a part of a K-9 unit, dogs are trained to sniff out drugs, chase after bad people at much faster speeds than humans, and express their sympathies for victims. We are still finding potential in how dogs can be utilized, as there are many fields where some intelligence, cuteness, and kindness from a dog can come into play. As an example, recently, a handful of dogs have been taught how to give CPR. Therapy dogs, some of which only need to be themselves, are dogs for people who are suffering from dark times. Teaching any other animal to accept snuggles, being picked up, and hugged all over would be a complicated task, but some dogs have this trait naturally, and if not, can be trained to receive almost all physical love from people. When I was younger, I had a lot going o and could have never handled it without my dog who, when I had nobody to turn to, was there for me to give love, and when I was depressed. I had nobody to turn to when I was younger being my relationship with my friends and family was quite unstable. I felt that nobody cared, but knew that this wasn't true, and only felt the determination to prove myself after thinking while holding my dog. When I was unsuccessful, again, my dog would give me the determination I need to accomplish many tasks. My thoughts almost completely untangle, and I feel like there is success within reach. However, this stemmed from my relationship with my dog, who was like the friend I never had, but always needed.

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. I believe otherwise. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, and I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader. Together, this is the quality of confidence. I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours, and have volunteered for my school Leo Club for at least 750 hours as well. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade when I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I still work to put myself out there and am not afraid to make myself known. As I know what I am capable of. I will take control of my future and guide it in the direction I want it to go.

Whereas it may not seem like much, having a philosophical personality can inspire some creativity. Shakespeare used creative language, and he had encouraged his audience as a result. Using words that suit your audience can draw them in, and even bring the creativity out of them. Inspirational speeches can be a motivator for others to do works that they couldn't imagine before. When I speak, I speak to inspire, and I learned how to do so through the education system. However, this isn't the only way that creativity is present in my life. I am part of a band in which I play the clarinet. Playing an instrument is a way to bring life to your sound using beats tone and rhythm to create a musical canvas for your audience. It can inspire people to break limits that they didn't know they could before. I always practice to improve my tone and paint a better picture for the audience.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. Yet, I wondered how I got so far with my previous mentality. Someone who was similar to me explained to me simply; "We all have a special power; The power to change!" It was the final piece of knowing how I am myself today. I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Today, I am a senior in high school taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine with 3000+ volunteer hours. It makes me wonder sometimes, and I can never think of an answer; how would I be different today if I had never heard those words.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade that I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. I want to continue on my volunteer path to one day hold a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Hopefully one day, I can assist the animals and their owners who come into my office seeking assistance.

Patience, a virtue with many reasons to follow. We take life for granted, sometimes when we are busy out of every second of a day, a minute can feel like an hour. Normally people want things done, at the time requested, their way, with consequence otherwise. Little have figured that taking a step back from your own body and viewing every aspect of life with care would have positive effects on oneself and those around. Consider how a loss of patience can lead to people taking the easy way out, or just not bothering with the task. One may believe it makes sense to be impatient with the little things that have little significance but are a big deal at the time. If you give the smallest aspects of life more patience, the output will be more productive without loss, creating more efficiency, and a positive outlook. To lay out time for deep thought involving schoolwork so frustration isn't as big of a deal is a good way to make studying a lot more tolerable. In addition to this, being patient and mindful with yourself as well will make you feel better about the situation. Take things one step at a time. Then every time you get a task completed, keep telling yourself to focus on only the next step, just a bit more, and repeat the process.

Nature is something that is omnipresent outdoors, yet most people neglect it. Many people take advantage of the beauty of nature looking past it, believing everything on Earth is boring, especially some astronauts. I have heard a saying "If you want to develop an appreciation of others, you must develop an appreciation of yourself first". If we want to seek out life on other planets, we should learn to appreciate ours first. In fact, the word 'nature' is a loaded word itself, as it can consist of living organisms, and nonliving organisms on a whole planet, as well as the climate and atmosphere. I specifically like living mobile organisms (animals). This is because of the beauty that every organism possesses making each organism unique in its own way. Bees defy gravity, snakes defy friction, dogs defy their feral ancestors. The beauty of evolution makes everything better as well, organisms change throughout time to build a bigger surprise to us humans. I know how appreciative I am because I always go off-trail in my local hiking reserve, away to see anything that moves, from the simple ant, up to the ability to witness a deer crossing. I have even had a run-in with a bear once (whom I noticed and watched). I constantly volunteer at my Animal Protection League and have roughly 1000+ hours of volunteer time for that organization alone.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I could only thank my persistence and determination to become a better person. I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

I believe that generosity means being sympathetic when it comes to the needs of others. Consider that every person is fighting a battle that you have no idea about, and imagine that every bit of help would mean the world to them no matter the significance of the effort. Anything from helping someone who fell and dropped their books in the hallways, to putting in a little extra for volunteer activities. If someone is generous, they could also likely care more about others than the average person, treating everyone with a high amount of care. There is a high possibility that a generous person would help someone who is lower than them at the time. Like assisting an elderly at the street who may not be as capable of getting across the street without issue as the generous person might be. In any case, a generous person would be viewed as having an impact more positive than the efforts they put into their tasks. For some, it may not take much. For others, having doing selfless and unrecognized deeds should be twice the reward. As in this condition, no person is around to tell you how generous you really are.

In the case I was forced to use it this instant, I would use it to help put toward the dorm fees that I will encounter. Living in a college dorm is quite expensive, the college I am going to is not an exception to this. I know something in that amount can be a big deal for the average student as it would allow me to focus more on my studies rather than working to cover costs out of pocket. As mentioned in this scholarships description "The average college student now pays $22,698 for out-of-state tuition at a public college or $38,185 at a private college." Living in college is a major contributor to this. Loans could be taken out, but normally, the loans will have to be paid back later with interest. This could dig a student even deeper in the financial hole they are in. The more that is borrowed, even for something like attending a prestigious college, the more it will detriment the person recieving the lones. While in some circumstances the government may let you keep money from loans, there are multiple instances where I have heard that they control where the money is spent, and demand it back if spent 'incorrectly'. With the fees that are imposed upon entering college, the best I know I can do is to work hard without digging a hole myself, and to continue pursuit on the degree chosen.

Does a person need to have a long-winded bucket list to be successful? I can't say I have a 'bucket list' with tons of little activities on it, but one thing for sure, I know I have one major item on my list. I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself. It may only be one item, but I am devoting my life to it, and have worked hard in order to get to the point I am so I can fulfill my life goal.

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, which I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader. Together, this is the quality of confidence. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I still work to put myself out there and am not afraid to make myself known. As I know what I am capable of.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change. Each of us is fighting a battle that we know nothing about. I keep this in mind and strive to help others, expressing my sympathies to what may be considered even the worst of people. I do this because although I changed on my own, it was rather difficult, and I could have really used help along the way. I don't want anyone else to feel like nobody cares for them. "The helper seeks to help because they know what it is to be helpless" -Voice of Wander from "Wander Over Yonder".

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was constantly ignored by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade that I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I have matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself. I believed I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and had given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more.

A good example of how I relax now is when the pandemic hit. This is a time people generally complained that they wanted to get out. I used the stay-in opportunity to start applying to college classes and college. I had used the time to finish a college math course, as well as starting two more college courses that began this year, and have been accepted to a college of my choice. I may not have gotten the chance for early application had I not been given some time. I had time to start writing two of my books; fiction, and nonfiction, each that I know I will be working on beyond the time I graduate college. I got far enough with my book that I know one day I will likely be publishing it. Furthermore, I had a chance to self-improve in a way that boosts my maturity. Others seem to have made changes as well, but whether those changes are beneficial seems to vary. I know that I had at least some time off of stress to improve myself and do a couple of projects. If I wasn't doing that, then I was hiking, indulging myself in the bliss of nature, or playing video games. Overall, you need someone to tell you that you're heading in the right direction. The best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. Even if it means taking time for yourself now and then.

The debate of whether life is fair, and how it can be more fair if it is not, has been present in many aspects across the world. People who were born in certain circumstances and taught differently could turn out differently, and therefore, have contrasting opinions on what fair is, no matter what political party one is allocated to. Take video games, for example. Some say they promote violence, some say they stimulate creativity. This is where I say personality is everything. The effect of a game highly depends on the user's personality. Every person is different. Every individual will believe that fairness has differing meanings. Because of this, life will never be fair for all. Freedoms from birth and those from history differ. Some people reflect on it, some people migrate toward the future. As people step forward in history, we should monitor both aspects, but strive to move toward the future. We can compare ourselves to, and look to our past at all times, but then we would not make any progress. We would still be in the Stone Age if not for innovations of the present. On the other hand, if we only looked toward the future, we would never learn from our mistakes, or have regret for those mistakes. If you only look at the end of the street then you will be struck by an oncoming car. We would generate the same mistakes repetitively, and history would repeat itself. Due to this, I took a look within myself to say the meaning of life likely is not what most people think it is. I believe the meaning of life is the study of all organisms past, present, and future. How we change and adapt. How we strive to keep all history in mind.

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and you will likely have more fun than it seems, as well as get a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. This being said, I am appreciative of everything I am today, especially for my want to help not only others, but keeping myself in mind.

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. I believe otherwise. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, which I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave and that I am bold enough to take on the challenge.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. I want to continue on my volunteer path to one day hold a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Other than this, I already live my dreams, and plan to continue.

When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child, and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and that I had to pay it back. One day I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. The knowledge that one day I can help others with their life empowers me. The hope I can help make a difference, the hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, empowers me.

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. I believe otherwise. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, which I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change. Each of us is fighting a battle that we know nothing about. I keep this in mind and strive to help others, expressing my sympathies to what may be considered even the worst of people. I do this because although I changed on my own, it was rather difficult, and I could have really used help along the way. I don't want anyone else to feel like nobody cares for them.

Since 5th grade, I have been playing the Clarinet, and still am today on a regular basis. I have been in the band for as long as I have been playing. I take my clarinet home to practice every week for an hour or two as well. I was not able to join the high school marching band, as clarinets were not allowed in it, and the jazz band was not an option either. Wind ensemble was not an option, as during school, their practices have a head-on collision with one of my honors classes. I know when I get to college, I will be joining their marching band. I already have a college picked out and clarinets are allowed in their marching band, so I have practiced using pieces from Mozart and Beethoven. I look forward to trying out for the band, but an also somewhat nervous, as it will be the determiner of what position I am on for the next four years.

"You can make a change." I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. The best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself.

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. As I strive toward the future, I realize that helping others is my passion. This is why I am interested in veterinary medicine. I want to help people and the animals that belong to those people. The knowledge that I am helping people who are in the same, helpless position as I was, gives me the stability of mind to keep going, and that any living organism, if can be helped, should. one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison. The studio stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained.

I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours, and have volunteered for my school Leo Club for at least 750 hours as well. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child, and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, that I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. My time at my Animal Protection League has helped me learn more about my future career, and has given me an ability to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and you will likely have more fun than it seems, as well as getting a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. Even the anti-social can help volunteer anonymously without getting too much attention, but it is much healthier to do so with others. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helpers footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi I hope I can be of service to others. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can continue to make a change. To help the animals of many, and continue to volunteer, I wish to help as many people as I can in my lifetime. I don't have to be known well or make a mark where everyone knows me. Even just making a mark where only a few people rather than a community of people know I care is good enough for me.

When I was younger, I was the class clown when I had first moved up here. "Calvin and Hobbes" have given me someone to relate to, as when I was younger, I was known as the devil child, as he was. Sometimes I feel like I would get in trouble, and have no one to turn to. I had no friends when I was younger, especially because of me just moving up to Ohio, and with my mental disabilities. Even so, I at least found someone I could relate to. In the usual punishment, as Calvin and I have both recieved, we find happiness in figuring life with an approach that uses the imagination. This and learning more about how the world works around us. This is part of the reason why I have grown into the person that I am today. I had later learned that if I keep the good habits that I had learned, and stop taking part of the bad habits that, like me, anyone can make a change.

Since 5th grade, I have been playing the Clarinet, and still am today on a regular basis. I have been in the band for as long as I have been playing. I take my clarinet home to practice every week for an hour or two as well. I was not able to join the high school marching band, as clarinets were not allowed in it, and the jazz band was not an option either. Wind ensemble was not an option, as during school, their practices have a head-on collision with one of my honors classes. I know when I get to college, I will be joining their marching band. I already have a college picked out and clarinets are allowed in their marching band, so I have practiced using pieces from Mozart and Beethoven. I look forward to trying out for the band, but am also somewhat nervous, as it will be the determiner of what position I am in for the next four years. I am practicing for the audition frequently as of now.

Ten years of age, I was quite immature, and I knew I was. The main reason that I did not have many friends: My mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety). Starting in 5th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Many people are impressed with how far I have come. This progression was mostly of my own efforts and the help of a special person. It was on another day that went very downhill. I slumped to my room and turned the television. The first episode of a show called Steven Universe came on, I didn't have any other reason to turn to a different channel, so I just stayed put. This is where my attachment was formed. He shared the same morals as me, and we faced incredibly similar problems through the time we both grew. We were both taught through the morals of the episodes ways to improve ourselves. I did not realize how far I have come until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison. I learned that we all have the power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, but I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I still carry on. My problems are nowhere near as plentiful now as they were in the past. I am graciously thankful for the morals I have gained. The show got me through some dark times and taught me lessons I needed to be successful. I have especially retained the moral that I live by; Even the darkest of people can make a change, this is what keeps me going; knowing anyone can change.

When it comes to friends and family, everyone has their quarrels, and everyone makes mistakes. What really means a lot is to learn from the mistakes that are made, and better improve as a person. If someone beloved offers that it would be better to change a certain aspect of ones living with them, and that suggestion is taken with heart, then this would make anyone happy. I try to follow orders when given and try to give criticism when it is needed with a cautious approach. No matter the outcome of the situation, even if we don't keep our morals, I keep in mind that there are always people with a much worse family situation. If I always have hope for someone I am close with, then trust will be easier to gauge. After all, if this is someone that is cared for, then there shouldn't be a reason to doubt them. I always will remain open to what people I care for have to say, and will always take their words into consideration, and hopefully improve in the process.

I grew up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mother's sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I was raised was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. That is why I took up volunteering when I moved here in about 8th grade. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this, however, I could definitely have used more help. Now, as I strive toward the future, I realize that helping others is my passion. This is why I am interested in veterinary medicine. I want to help people and the animals that belong to those people. The knowledge that I am helping people who are in the same, helpless position as I was, gives me the stability of mind to keep going, and that any living organism, if it can be helped, should.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and anyone who joins will likely have more fun than it may seem. This joy combined with getting a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. Even the anti-social can help volunteer anonymously without getting too much attention, but it is much healthier to do so with others. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. This being said, my favorite way to help others would be to one day become a veterinarian to help cure sick animals. I gained knowledge from the time I have spent at the APL as support for my career path. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too, as I had moved to Ohio in 6th grade. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until later on, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I continue to live on with the morals I have gained. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a PhD in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I still try to volunteer when I have time. I believe that everyone can make a change, even when dealing with the worst of people. This is what I would want to stand for.

It takes a soul to talk, but it takes a better soul to listen. To give respect to a speaker is an essential way, as a respectful audience, to let the speaker know that care is given to what they have to say. Even if you are not the primary audience, breaking a conversation rather than letting the conversation play out means a disrespect in both the speaker and the audience, as putting yourself in between the speaker and audience forces the implication that the interruption is more important than whatever they had been talking about. To let others express their ideas rather than ingterrupting them could be to fail to recieve information that could be important in the future, this being worse if there are more people in the audience hoping to recieve similar information. A student interupting a classroom is repremanded harshly because not only did they block the speaker, but they blocked a room full of others hoping to recieve useful information. This is something I failed to comprehend when I was of younger age, but it was through listening that I learned what it really means to be a respectful audience member. Always assuming what one has to say to be important is a key way to be a respectful audience member. This means even after the speaker is finished speaking. Often, there are times where something is completely looked over in a speakers conversation because they were not listened to. With nobody to listen, key details would not be cared for, and society would face constant disruption and passive-aggressiveness. For how much one could learn, giving an ear can be beneficial to everyone involved. As there are not many people who choose to ramble on without hitting critical points along the way.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. As I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. I have made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Every person has their own battle that they face, and I learned to never underestimate what one may be going through. I respect every person and treat every person the way I wanted to be treated when I was younger so no person ever has to go through any of what I had gone through. We all have untapped potential that should not be limited.

To get an answer as wrong as possible, worse than not answering it at all, than complete utter nonsense. There is a way with perfect grammar. There is a simple way to do so. When we take in mind whether an answer is right or wrong, we count for how it answers the prompt in a concise manner as possible. So we simplify text for the reader. There are quite a few ways to simplify the text, such as giving a summation of events past. This will be addressed again in a bit. As I pull away from this topic without even a match to the prompt. Staying within what the prompt allows without disqualifying measures would prove to be difficult as well. So again, it may make one wonder how to get an answer as wrong as possible. The answer is to avoid the subject, switch your own subjects, avoiding a nonsensical tone. Then, after everything is said and done, let the reader know that literally no thought or effort was put into this, and to thank them for wasting their time reading a massive, unconcise block of text such as what you are looking at right now. Then, not even finishing the prompt, with rebellion and disrespect. -Sebastian

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I hope to achieve the dream of getting a veterinary degree at college to help others in order to restore the many lives of people who I dream will one day come into my office. I hope I can further aid pets in their owners of this world, making a bigger change than I ever thought was possible. Dust off the cobwebs of the mind! It's time to make some STEAM. Whether it may be derivatives, integrals, or anything in between, Calculus is a valuable example representative of the fundamental branch of mathematics. It is one of the abundant connectors of an immense arrangement of concepts known as STEAM. This is inclusive of the science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics fields. These fields can apply to every aspect of life, even if people don’t realize it. To construct and execute the activities of artificial intelligence is to use fundamental theories in Calculus. In how the platform in a microwave rotates, Calculus could be implemented in the layout of that circle. Stirring chili, for example, may seem to be a mundane activity, but to the lively mind of someone who regularly considers things from varied angles, the possibilities in the thought process of simply moving in a circular motion with a ladle are endless. A scientist may consider ways they can stir more efficiently. A math major could try to focus on how many revolutions they are performing by hand. An engineer may develop a concept on something that can stir the mixture for them. An artist may defy the average circle and start stirring in unique patterns, such as the occasional line from one point in the pot to another. In looking at each of those activities. In the event that the chili chef has an assistant remaining next to them from another part of the STEAM field. If the artist swiftly moves the ladle from one side of the pot to another, a scientist next to them may try to comprehend the speed, velocity, and acceleration of the artist's movement and make their own attempt to replicate it. Whether each part of that question could be answered at the time it was brought up, what matters is that the question was formed. Sharing that question with a mathematician could yield results that an engineer or scientist could apply to a product that could suddenly be used by every member of every field. Suddenly, a scientist may find themselves using this machine that stirs for them as efficiently as possible, maximizing revolutions per minute, in a pattern that omits the possibility of splashing from the chili. Then the cycle of inspiration, innovation, and invention happens again when the scientist wonders how he can involve further efficiency in the mixing process. The technology in the example emerged from each STEAM major thinking collectively on a product that benefits everyone. In scientific studies such as astronomy, scientists use mathematics to forecast the movement of stars; what forces are acting on them in order to produce the movement, and what the causes of those forces are. To determine the way a wave travels and how objects and living organisms receive them, whether it be mechanical or electromagnetic, Calculus is applied. While two simple words of wave may sound trifling, both wave types include light, sound, thermal radiation, x-rays, and physical water waves. Taking control of these waves would yield art and benefit the human species. By utilizing thermal waves, humans have produced the microwave, which is a good example of Calculus applying itself to science and automation. Each STEAM field is associated with each other. By using each field, society can construct wonders and establish advances more than ever imagined before. Every part of STEAM can apply to all aspects of life, whether or not people realize it. On the path to a career, skipping that Calculus lesson could strip the mind of a bare essential, because it should be known that there can be a lot of STEAM involved in making chili.

Dust off the cobwebs of the mind! It's time to make some STEAM. Whether it may be derivatives, integrals, or anything in between, Calculus is a valuable example representative of the fundamental branch of mathematics. It is one of the abundant connectors of an immense arrangement of concepts known as STEAM. This is inclusive of the science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics fields. These fields can apply to every aspect of life, even if people don’t realize it. To construct and execute the activities of artificial intelligence is to use fundamental theories in Calculus. In how the platform in a microwave rotates, Calculus could be implemented in the layout of that circle. Stirring chili, for example, may seem to be a mundane activity, but to a lively mind of someone who regularly considers things from varied angles, the possibilities in the thought process of simply moving in a circular motion with a ladle are endless. A scientist may consider ways they can stir more efficiently. A math major could try to focus on how many revolutions they are performing by hand. An engineer may develop a concept on something that can stir the mixture for them. An artist may defy the average circle and start stirring in unique patterns, such as the occasional line from one point in the pot to another. In looking at each of those activities. In the event that the chili chef has an assistant remaining next to them from another part of the STEAM field. If the artist swiftly moves the ladle from one side of the pot to another, a scientist next to them may try to comprehend the speed, velocity, and acceleration of the artist's movement and make their own attempt to replicate it. Whether each part of that question could be answered at the time it was brought up, what matters is that the question was formed. Sharing that question with a mathematician could yield results that an engineer or scientist could apply to a product that could suddenly be used by every member of every field. Suddenly, a scientist may find themselves using this machine that stirs for them as efficiently as possible, maximizing revolutions per minute, in a pattern that omits the possibility of splashing from the chili. Then the cycle of inspiration, innovation, and invention happens again when the scientist wonders how he can involve further efficiency in the mixing process. The technology in the example emerged from each STEAM major thinking collectively on a product that benefits everyone. In scientific studies such as astronomy, scientists use mathematics to forecast the movement of stars; what forces are acting on them in order to produce the movement, and what the causes of those forces are. To determine the way a wave travels and how objects and living organisms receive them, whether it be mechanical or electromagnetic, Calculus is applied. Taking control of these waves would yield art and benefit the human species. By utilizing thermal waves, humans have produced the microwave, which is a good example of Calculus applying itself to science and automation. Each STEAM field is associated with each other. By using each field, society can construct wonders and establish advances more than ever imagined before. Every part of STEAM can apply to all aspects of life, whether or not people realize it. On the path to a career, skipping that Calculus lesson could strip the mind of a bare essential, because it should be known that there can be a lot of STEAM involved in making chili.

Dust off the cobwebs of the mind! It's time to make some STEAM. Whether it may be derivatives, integrals, or anything in between, Calculus is a valuable example representative of the fundamental branch of mathematics. It is one of the abundant connectors of an immense arrangement of concepts known as STEAM. This is inclusive of the science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics fields. These fields can apply to every aspect of life, even if people don’t realize it. To construct and execute the activities of artificial intelligence is to use fundamental theories in Calculus. In how the platform in a microwave rotates, Calculus could be implemented in the layout of that circle. Stirring chili, for example, may seem to be a mundane activity, but to a lively mind of someone who regularly considers things from varied angles, the possibilities in the thought process of simply moving in a circular motion with a ladle are endless. A scientist may consider ways they can stir more efficiently. A math major could try to focus on how many revolutions they are performing by hand. An engineer may develop a concept on something that can stir the mixture for them. An artist may defy the average circle and start stirring in unique patterns, such as the occasional line from one point in the pot to another. In looking at each of those activities. In the event that the chili chef has an assistant remaining next to them from another part of the STEAM field. If the artist swiftly moves the ladle from one side of the pot to another, a scientist next to them may try to comprehend the speed, velocity, and acceleration of the artist's movement and make their own attempt to replicate it. Whether each part of that question could be answered at the time it was brought up, what matters is that the question was formed. Sharing that question with a mathematician could yield results that an engineer or scientist could apply to a product that could suddenly be used by every member of every field. Suddenly, a scientist may find themselves using this machine that stirs for them as efficiently as possible, maximizing revolutions per minute, in a pattern that omits the possibility of splashing from the chili. Then the cycle of inspiration, innovation, and invention happens again when the scientist wonders how he can involve further efficiency in the mixing process. The technology in the example emerged from each STEAM major thinking collectively on a product that benefits everyone. In scientific studies such as astronomy, scientists use mathematics to forecast the movement of stars; what forces are acting on them in order to produce the movement, and what the causes of those forces are. To determine the way a wave travels and how objects and living organisms receive them, whether it be mechanical or electromagnetic, Calculus is applied. Taking control of these waves would yield art and benefit the human species. By utilizing thermal waves, humans have produced the microwave, which is a good example of Calculus applying itself to science and automation. Each STEAM field is associated with each other. By using each field, society can construct wonders and establish advances more than ever imagined before. Every part of STEAM can apply to all aspects of life, whether or not people realize it. On the path to a career, skipping that Calculus lesson could strip the mind of a bare essential, because it should be known that there can be a lot of STEAM involved in making chili.

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and anyone who joins will likely have more fun than it may seem. This joy combined with getting a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. I know from my childhood what it is like to be helpless; a story for another day. Let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

When I was younger, I was the class clown when I had first moved up here. "Calvin and Hobbes" have given me someone to relate to, as when I was younger, I was known as the devil child, as he was. Sometimes I feel like I would get in trouble, and have no one to turn to. I had no friends when I was younger, especially because of me just moving up to Ohio, and with my mental disabilities. Even so, I at least found someone I could relate to. In the usual punishment, as Calvin and I have both received, we find happiness in figuring life with an approach that uses imagination. This and learning more about how the world works around us. This is part of the reason why I have grown into the person that I am today. I had later learned that if I keep the good habits that I had learned, and stop taking part in the bad habits, like me, anyone can make a change. Sure Calvin and Hobbes may be an old and outdated book. But its simplicity in its views on life keeps me going. I always look forward to even a single comic strip today.

Although I was rather childish when I was younger, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I hope I can be of service to others. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can continue to make a change, but this time, with a little more impact focusing less on self-improvement, but improving the lives of patients who I hope will make a visit so I can assist them, and their pets in need. This is what keeps me going, knowing I can help others in order to give my best, offering at least a little more help in the lives of others.

Although I was rather childish when I was younger, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward when I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours in which I have gained knowledge that I can apply on my career path. I hope I can be of service to others. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can continue to make a change. To help the animals of many, and continue to volunteer, I wish to help as many people as I can in my lifetime. I don't have to be known well or make a mark where everyone knows me. Even just making a mark where only a few people rather than a community of people know I care is good enough for me.

There never was a secret! We have all heard repetitively that it is quite easy to stay alive until old age, but humans seem to question the obvious method by defying it in various ways. While one could easily say to living a long life is to avoid any particular hazardous career or activity, it is more complex than that. Sometimes humans are required to perform in these careers in order to sustain themselves and possibly a family. To endeavor on activities that make you happy now only to decay the very well-being of oneself over time. In order to form a more perfect life, humans must battle wants and addictions. One may 'want' a study break to take a swig of an alcoholic beverage, but the question is if it is needed and if there is any other more constructive way of refreshing one's mind than resorting to what could easily become an addiction. For example, why not take a jog around a park. This is healthier, and stimulates the brain to work with further longevity as endorphins are being released that may not be the equivalent of alcohol, but will likely allow your lifespan to double. Placing our bodily needs ahead of our wants is critical in living a long happy life. While, as compared to the given example, it is possible we want to take a drink of alcohol to stimulate the endorphins. Our bodily need, compared again to the example, is exercise. Before considering taking that body-oppressing drug, consider if it is what is best for your body without any denial, as there is almost always another activity that is better for our bodies than what we may be doing at the moment.

To give your all to something doesn't mean you have to overexert yourself in doing so. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Memories will be made, and anyone who joins will likely have more fun than it may seem. This joy combined with getting a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. Even the anti-social can help volunteer anonymously without getting too much attention, but it is much healthier to do so with others. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. This being said, my favorite way to help others would be to one day become a veterinarian to help cure sick animals with gained knowledge from the time I have spent at the APL as support. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

Since 5th grade, I have been playing the Clarinet, and still am today on a regular basis. I have been in the band for as long as I have been playing. I take my clarinet home to practice every week for an hour or two as well. I was not able to join the high school marching band, as clarinets were not allowed in it, and the jazz band was not an option either. Wind ensemble was not an option, as, during school, their practices have a head-on collision with one of my honors classes. I know when I get to college, I will be joining their marching band. I already have a college picked out and clarinets are allowed in their marching band, so I have practiced using pieces from Mozart and Beethoven. I look forward to trying out for the band, but am also somewhat nervous, as it will be the determiner of what position I am in for the next four years. It will not be my major career path, but I always look forward to new musical challenges to improve myself.

Overall, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told that I have people who thought I would never change, and when some people's hate turns into jealousy. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make more of a change, no matter how little or how much. This is why I accept who I am, and live boldly on the matter, because I, to this day, still have the ethic of bettering myself through change. I tend to look toward the future. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine, already accepted to an honors college with an approximate acceptance rate of 2.5%. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I am proud of myself for this and know my potential to always do better and improve even if it seemed impossible before. Every person can make a change, no matter how much evil there is in them.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. Overall, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told that I have people who thought I would never change, and when some people's hate turns into jealousy. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change more than I have now, no matter how little, or how much.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I have been accepted to an honors college with an appx. 2.5% acceptance rate.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. Yet, I wondered how I got so far with my previous mentality. Someone who was similar to me explained to me simply; "We all have a special power; The power to change!" It was the final piece of knowing how I am myself today. I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Today, I am a senior in high school taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine with 3000+ volunteer hours. It makes me wonder sometimes, and I can never think of an answer; how would I be different today if I had never heard those words.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mother sister, and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 5th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Many people are impressed with how far I have come. Sure, my parents helped a bit, but this progression was mostly of my own efforts and the help of a special person. It was on another day that went very downhill. I had come home, with my bus driver mad at me again because of how hyper I was. My parents had a teacher meeting to hear about all my antics. After receiving my penalization, which at that point I had been used to, I slumped to my room and turned the television. The first episode of a show called Steven Universe came on, I didn't have any other reason to turn to a different channel, so I just stayed put. This is where my attachment was formed. He shared the same morals as me, and we faced incredibly similar problems through the time we both grew. We were both taught through the morals of the episodes ways to improve ourselves through time. The Steven Universe community is a very large one, there have been many meetings where even Rebecca Sugar herself shows up. I try to tune in to everyone. Six years later; to be honest, I did not realize how far I have come until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison. I learned that we all have a special power: The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, but I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. My problems are nowhere near as plentiful now as they were in the past. I am graciously thankful for the morals I have gained. The show got me through some dark times and taught me the lessons needed to be successful. I have especially retained the moral that I live by: Anyone, even the darkest of people, can make a change. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I focus more on my academics, but I also still try to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. However, something occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. My maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society; what is acceptable and what is not. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. With the improvements I have made, I can only imagine how much I still have yet to improve for the future.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. My name is Sebastian Calin. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college-level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wondered how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I don't have anyone special to talk with on the phone like most do my age. Especially with my lack of involvement on social media which seems to be drawing in every teen. However, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told by certain people that I would never change, and when I am successful facing hate that turns into jealousy and being used. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself. Despite me not being in the school cross country sport any longer, I still train to run around 6 miles in a day in less than an hour. Sometimes twice a week. I will never let not being part of the school team keep me from maintaining the health of someone who is. I will not let someone lead me with harsh intentions, but I will help lead others on the right path.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade that I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. In my opinion, volunteering is a time to help other people with what they need as well as learn about the problem, and I try to do it often, which is why I believe the volunteer work I do is not only caring for others but caring for myself as well.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. My name is Sebastian Calin. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college-level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wondered how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. I was always the immature kid, and the one teachers thought would never succeed. However. In about 6th grade, I met with a teacher who genuinely cared about me. She sent me on the right path and helped me through my fifth grade year when I was down from being recently diagnosed. Sadly, I had also moved from Florida to Ohio. All of the friendships that I had made were left behind, and I felt apprehensive to make new friends because of this. Everyone already had their friendships made, and those especially in my school did not care to make new friendships, which has affected me all the way to today. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. My maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I don't have anyone special to talk with on the phone like most do my age. Perhaps being alone isn't so bad though, it gives me a chance to focus on my academics, no friend breakups or breakdowns. Even so, often I get tricked so that despite not being liked, people rely on me for work. They know I can do well, and don't care enough to know who I am on the inside rather than my capabilities. I have learned to figure out when this is the case. Overall, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told that I have people who thought I would never change. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to look back, and be proud of myself.

"Who am I" used to be a loaded question when I was younger. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader. Together, this is the quality of confidence. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I still work to put myself out there and am not afraid to make myself known. As I know what I am capable of.

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. I believe otherwise. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, which I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader. Together, this is the quality of confidence. I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours, and have volunteered for my school Leo Club for at least 750 hours as well. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child, and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, that I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I still work to put myself out there and am not afraid to make myself known. As I know what I am capable of. I will take control of my future and guide it in the direction I want it to go.

The second face I saw upon entering the Ohio schooling system for the first time turned into my best friend. I have known her since the beginning 6th grade. She meant as much as a friend to me as a lover would to their counterpart. As much as a sister. She guided me through some tough emotional stages, and I helped her with some of hers. We were like each other's therapists whose advice exchanges seemed to always go well. Around 11th grade, I learned that basic friendship can be ruined instantly for little to no reason if they changed enough. I felt as if I had lost a piece of my heart. I became less social for the year. This until the next year, where I met someone who would change everything. To me, true friendship means that you would trust the other person with your life, treating your friend as if you were even slightly clingy with them. This would go both ways, almost as if humans became mutual parts to each other. Helping each other, vowing to never leave no matter what. This can, however, be a lie. Friendship can turn from true, to severed through time. Nothing is truly immortal, even by nurturing with the best of one's ability. Friendship should be appreciated and learned from. This is how we, as humans, learn from our mistakes and build better friendships.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. However, something occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. My maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society; what is acceptable and what is not. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child, and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, that I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and you will likely have more fun than it seems, as well as get a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. Even the anti-social can help volunteer anonymously without getting too much attention, but it is much healthier to do so with others. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helpers footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

Patience, a virtue with many reasons to follow. We take life for granted, sometimes when we are busy out of every second of a day, a minute can feel like an hour. Normally people want things done, at the time requested, their way, with consequence otherwise. Little have figured that taking a step back from your own body and viewing every aspect of life with care would have positive effects on oneself and those around. Consider how a loss of patience can lead to people taking the easy way out, or just not bothering with the task. One may believe it makes sense to be impatient with the little things that have little significance but are a big deal at the time. If you give the smallest aspects of life more patience, the output will be more productive without loss, creating more efficiency, and a positive outlook. The livelihood of several others can be endangered by just one person. Consider how impatience may look from the perspective of loved ones and friends. These could range from people who give respect, and those whom knowledge is passed down to. With patience displayed, love, and trust are put on the line.

I grew up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mother's sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I was raised was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. That is why I took up volunteering when I moved here in about 8th grade. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this, however, I could definitely have used more help. Now, as I strive toward the future, I realize that helping others is my passion. This is why I am interested in veterinary medicine. I want to help people and the animals that belong to those people. The knowledge that I am helping people who are in the same, helpless position as I was, gives me the stability of mind to keep going, and that any living organism, if it can be helped, should.

Since 5th grade, I have been playing the Clarinet, and still am today on a regular basis. I have been in the band for as long as I have been playing. I take my clarinet home to practice every week for an hour or two as well. I was not able to join the high school marching band, as clarinets were not allowed in it, and the jazz band was not an option either. Wind ensemble was not an option, as during school, their practices have a head-on collision with one of my honors classes. I know when I get to college, I will be joining their marching band. I already have a college picked out and clarinets are allowed in their marching band, so I have practiced using pieces from Mozart and Beethoven. I look forward to trying out for the band, but am also somewhat nervous, as it will be the determiner of what position I am in for the next four years.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. My name is Sebastian Calin. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college-level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wondered how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. I was always the immature kid, and the one teachers thought would never succeed. However. In about sixth grade, I met with a teacher who genuinely cared about me. She sent me on the right path and helped me through my fifth grade year when I was down from being recently diagnosed. Sadly, during about 5th grade, I had also moved from Florida to Ohio. All of the friendships that I had made were left behind, and I felt apprehensive to make new friends because of this. Everyone already had their friendships made, and those especially in my school did not care to make new friendships, which has affected me all the way to today. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. I want to create a system that keeps track of volunteer hours and places them in a secure location automatically. People can lie about the times and dates they are present to volunteer, and handwriting can be too illegible to tell what times people may have volunteered for a certain organization. This system, if put in place, will benefit staff of volunteer shelters, shortening their workload. Volunteers, so they correctly get their hours, and would be an easier way for both parties to keep track of how many hours volunteer time has taken place. A system like this could prevent people who abuse the community service or volunteer organizations papers just to get additional hours for college or the like. This could also save the environment in reducing the number of paper products used to manually track information on each constituent. This more efficient, and revolving around stored online documents rather than the used piles of papers that end up wasting money, space, and time.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. As I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. I have made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Every person has their own battle that they face, and I learned to never underestimate what one may be going through. I respect every person and treat every person the way I wanted to be treated when I was younger so no person ever has to go through any of what I had gone through. We all have untapped potential that should not be limited.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. Getting into my dream would be nearly impossible, and illegal in most states without graduating a veterinary technician program. The education itself, as well as this being the period of life where I know I will need to do a lot of studying, will help me learn to become what I hope will be the valedectorian of my class. Being a hands on learner, the education system will be beneficial to my needs and accepts people like me. Not to mention, but college life can help one explore themselves as well as give one the independence they need in order to explore oneself, and the world.

"Who am I" used to be a loaded question. When I was younger, I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

Do a person need to have a long winded bucket list to be successful? I cant say I have a 'bucket list' with tons of little activities on it, but one thing for sure, I know I have one major item on my list. I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself. It may only be one item, but I am devoting my life for it, and have worked hard in order to get to the point I am so I can fulfil my life goal.

Whereas it may not seem like much, having a philosophical personality can inspire some creativity. Shakespeare used creative language, and he had inspired his audience as a result. Using words that suit your audience can draw them in, and even bring the creativity out of them. Inspirational speeches can be a motivator for others to do works that they couldn't imagine before. When I speak, I speak to inspire, and I learned how to do so throughout the years of English classes I have taken. However, this isn't the only way that creativity is present in my life. I am part of a band in which I play clarinet. Playing an instrument is a way to bring life to your sound using beats tone and rythm to create a musical canvas for your audience. It can inspire people to break limits that they didn't know they could before. I always practice so that I can improve my tone, and paint a better picture for the audience.

I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. Overall, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. The best way to prove what I can do is to prove it to myself. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

A good example of this is during the pandemic. This is a time people generally complained that they wanted to get out. I used the stay-in opportunity to start applying to college classes and college. I had used the time to finish a college math course, as well as starting two more college courses that began this year, and have been accepted to a college of my choice. I may not have gotten the chance for early application had I not been given some time. I had time to start writing two of my books; fiction, and nonfiction, each that I know I will be working on beyond the time I graduate college. I got far enough with my book that I know one day I will likely be publishing it. Furthermore, I had a chance to self-improve in a way that boosts my maturity. Others seem to have made changes as well, but whether those changes are beneficial seems to vary. I know that I had at least some time off of stress to improve myself and do a couple of projects. If I wasn't doing that, then I was hiking, indulging myself in the bliss of nature, or playing video games. Overall, you need someone to tell you that you're heading in the right direction. The best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. Even if it means taking time for yourself now and then.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child, and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself. I believed I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and had given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more.

Since 5th grade, I have been playing the Clarinet, and still am today on a regular basis. I have been in the band for as long as I have been playing. I take my clarinet home to practice every week for an hour or two as well. I was not able to join the high school marching band, as clarinets were not allowed in it, and the jazz band was not an option either. Wind ensemble was not an option, as during school, their practices have a head-on collision with one of my honors classes. I know when I get to college, I will be joining their marching band. I already have a college picked out and clarinets are allowed in their marching band, so I have practiced using pieces from Mozart and Beethoven. I look forward to trying out for the band, but an also somewhat nervous, as it will be the determiner of what position I am on for the next four years.

When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. I believe otherwise. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, which I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader. Together, this is the quality of confidence. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I still work to put myself out there and am not afraid to make myself known. As I know what I am capable of.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change. Each of us is fighting a battle that we know nothing about. I keep this in mind and strive to help others, expressing my sympathies to what may be considered even the worst of people. I do this because although I changed on my own, it was rather difficult, and I could have really used help along the way. I don't want anyone else to feel like nobody cares for them. "The helper seeks to help because they know what it is to be helpless" -Voice of Wander from "Wander Over Yonder".

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. I believe otherwise. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, which I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave enough to take on the challenge. I let others know how I feel about certain things, and always speak my mind, something that is the pure quality of a leader.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change. Each of us is fighting a battle that we know nothing about. I keep this in mind and strive to help others, expressing my sympathies to what may be considered even the worst of people. I do this because although I changed on my own, it was rather difficult, and I could have really used help along the way. I don't want anyone else to feel like nobody cares for them. "The helper seeks to help because they know what it is to be helpless" -Voice of Wander from "Wander Over Yonder".

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child, and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and that I had to pay it back. One day I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. The knowledge that one day I can help others with their life empowers me. The hope I can help make a difference, the hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, empowers me.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

I have a rare quality that not many people consider important. I believe otherwise. Leadership is something that can be a defining base of a person. A leader is someone who will do something about a task if it is important rather than procrastinating. I lead my life in the direction I want it to go, which I am affirmed by many to be heading in the right direction. When I get into something that one may consider to be uncomfortable, I try to face it and adjust accordingly without letting it get in my way. I also try to solve my, and others' problems, to the best of my ability even if it will mean facing something daunting. The fact I know I am helping myself or someone else only pushes me on, and I tend to put myself out there for others, even if it may cost me. Overall, I am very confident in all of my abilities and have the determination to carry out my confidence. This is why although I am slightly nervous for upcoming college classes (where I will be taking all honors), I know that I am brave and that I am bold enough to take on the challenge.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. My name is Sebastian Calin. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college-level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wondered how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I don't have anyone special to talk with on the phone like most do my age. Especially with my lack of involvement on social media which seems to be drawing in every teen. My band class group is a good support system though, my friends and I practice together, and play together. We always have fun, and sometimes we even get offers where we would get paid to perform. We keep in close contact even if we are not playing, and sometimes even just talk to make sure each other of us is doing ok. Even then, I am mostly dependant on myself and use advice from the other members if I need help. However, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told that I have people who thought I would never change, and when some people's hate turns into jealousy. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

Patience, a virtue with many reasons to follow. We take life for granted, sometimes when we are busy out of every second of a day, a minute can feel like an hour. Normally people want things done, at the time requested, their way, with consequence otherwise. Little have figured that taking a step back from your own body and viewing every aspect of life with care would have positive effects on oneself and those around. Consider how a loss of patience can lead to people taking the easy way out, or just not bothering with the task. One may believe it makes sense to be impatient with the little things that have little significance but are a big deal at the time. If you give the smallest aspects of life more patience, the output will be more productive without loss, creating more efficiency, and a positive outlook. To lay out time for patience; the flustering and figuring the knowledge in your head, is a very good way to make studying a lot more tolerable. In addition to this, being patient and mindful with yourself as well will make you feel better about the situation. Take things one step at a time. Then every time you get a task completed, keep telling yourself to focus on only the next step, just a bit more, and repeat the process.

Nature, something that is omnipresent outdoore, yet most people neglect. Many people take advantage of the beauty of nature, and even look past it, believing everything on Earth is boring, and looking torward space. As I have heard before, "If you want to develop an appreciation of others, you must develop an appreciation of yourself first". If we want to go seek out life on other planets, we should learn to appreciate ours first. In fact, the word 'nature' is a loaded word itself, as it can consist of living organisms, and nonliving organisms in a whole planet, as well as the climate and atmosphere. I specifically like living mobile organisms (animals). This because of the beauty and cuteness that every organism possesses that make them unique in their own way. Bees defy gravity, snakes defy friction, dogs defy their feral ancestors. The beauty of evolution makes everything better as well, organisms change throughout time to build a bigger surprise to us humans. I know how appreciative I am because I always go off trail in my local hiking reserve, away to see anything that moves, from the simple ant, up to full on deer. I have even had a run-in with a bear once (whom I noticed and watched). I volunteer at my Animal Protection League constantly, and have roughly 1000+ hours in volunteer time for that organization alone.

The debate of whether life is fair, and how it can be more fair if it is not, has been present in many aspects across the world. People who were born in certain circumstances and taught differently could turn out differently, and therefore, have contrasting opinions on what fair is, no matter what political party one is allocated to. Take video games, for example. Some say they promote violence, some say they stimulate creativity. This is where I say personality is everything. The effect of a game highly depends on the user's personality. Every person is different. Every individual will believe that fairness has differing meanings. Because of this, life will never be fair for all. Freedoms from birth and those from history differ. Some people reflect on it, some people migrate toward the future. As people step forward in history, we should monitor both aspects, but strive to move toward the future. We can compare ourselves to, and look to our past at all times, but then we would not make any progress. We would still be in the Stone Age if not for innovations of the present. On the other hand, if we only looked toward the future, we would never learn from our mistakes, or have regret for those mistakes. If you only look at the end of the street then you will be struck by an oncoming car. We would generate the same mistakes repetitively, and history would repeat itself. Due to this, I took a look within myself to say the meaning of life likely is not what most people think it is. I believe the meaning of life is the study of all organisms past, present, and future. How we change and adapt. How we strive to keep all history in mind.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I could only thank my persistence and determination to become a better person. I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college-level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wondered how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. I was always the immature kid, and the one teachers thought would never succeed. However. In about sixth grade, I met with a teacher who genuinely cared about me. She sent me on the right path and helped me through my fifth grade year when I was down from being recently diagnosed. Sadly, during about 5th grade, I had also moved from Florida to Ohio. All of the friendships that I had made were left behind, and I felt apprehensive to make new friends because of this. Everyone already had their friendships made, and those especially in my school did not care to make new friendships, which has affected me all the way to today. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. Overall, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told that I have people who thought I would never change, and when some people's hate turns into jealousy. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. I want to continue on my volunteer path to one day hold a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Other than this, I already live my dreams, and plan to continue.

I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. This being said, I am appreciative of everything I am today, especially for my want to help not only others, but keeping myself in mind.

I have volunteered at my Animal Protection League for at least a thousand hours, and have volunteered for my school Leo Club for at least 750 hours as well. I have always wanted to help others because I know what it is like to be helpless. When I was younger, I was a child with a lot of potential, but I was misbehaved, and nobody took the time of day to teach me what was right or wrong. I always stood out as the "demonic" child and was ignored constantly by my classmates. It wasn't until 3rd grade where I had a teacher really help me with my behavior, and every year I had matured an average of 100 percent from the previous year, working hard on myself, while trying to help others. Years later, here I am today; at least a hundred times more mature than I was when I was younger. I believe I had a debt to the world at one point, and I had to pay it back. One day in 9th grade, I realized, with the help of someone significant to me, that I shouldn't volunteer because of guilt from my younger self from the past. I should volunteer because I believe that I can make a change in the world looking to the future, and that is all that matters. I was told that if every person on the planet put in the volunteer time I have, either world hunger would not exist, or paid staff at any local animal protection league would almost not be existent, due to volunteer take over. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and you will likely have more fun than it seems, as well as get a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. Even the anti-social can help volunteer anonymously without getting too much attention, but it is much healthier to do so with others. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and you will likely have more fun than it seems, as well as get a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

Some say that you are either a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” kind of person. Now I am a glass half full kind of person, but filled with what? Surely one could easily say it’s filled with some beverage, but that is not mentioned in the main subject. It may be that the person wants you to assume that it’s filled with a certain beverage, or maybe they want you to extrapolate from a multitude of beverages; that a certain beverage should not be listed to hinder imagination. If this is not the case, then back to me wondering what it is filled with. One could say they are a glass half full kind of person, a glass half full of arsenic. Or a glass half empty kind of person, a glass half empty of an infinite amount of riches. Saying “a glass half full of arsenic” after “a glass half full kind of person” is comedic due to the fact that it goes to an extreme negative after a very positive outlook; similar to an oxymoron. One that is so large that it makes the beginning, and end of the sentence negative. On the other hand, a clever approach can be taken by saying a glass half full can have infinite riches. If it were to be half full of infinite riches, then it will always generate riches while being half empty. That's like saying I have only an infinite slice of pizza that can regenerate itself. Not to a full pizza, but to only its original form: A single slice. The key word being “only” because it relates to being a “glass half empty” kind of thought. So would the saying “I only have an infinite slice of pizza” be a glass half full, or glass half empty thought. Now what if I added to this, and said “I only have an infinite slice of pizza, nice”. Would this be a glass half full thought, a glass half empty thought, or an in between. How does this go back to gray being a color? Well, I have heard that one can be only black or white in the instance of siding with empty or full. But what about the contents, and what about the in-between thought? If you have a black, a white, and a gray, and you can delve further into the gray, then what color would that be? A whole rainbow of colors can be used as a whole rainbow of instances can be used in this particular situation. A world that would be without the gray, not the color, the in-between, would be beneficial because it would create more predictability. But sadly, for a lot of humanity, todays folks are people who are printers who do not know how to print.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. My name is Sebastian Calin. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college-level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wondered how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. I was always the immature kid, and the one teachers thought would never succeed. However. In about sixth grade, I met with a teacher who genuinely cared about me. She sent me on the right path and helped me through my fifth grade year when I was down from being recently diagnosed. Sadly, during about 5th grade, I had also moved from Florida to Ohio. All of the friendships that I had made were left behind, and I felt apprehensive to make new friends because of this. Everyone already had their friendships made, and those especially in my school did not care to make new friendships, which has affected me all the way to today. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. During the pandemic, people generally complained that they wanted to get out. I used the stay-in opportunity to start applying to college classes and college. I had used the time to finish a college math course, as well as starting two more college courses that began this year, and have been accepted to a college of my choice. I may not have gotten the chance for early application had I not been given some time. I had time to start writing two of my books; fiction, and nonfiction, each that I know I will be working on beyond the time I graduate college. I got far enough with my book that I know one day I will likely be publishing it. Furthermore, I had a chance to self-improve in a way that boosts my maturity. Others seem to have made changes as well, but whether those changes are beneficial seems to vary. I know that I had at least some time off of stress to improve myself and do a couple of projects. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I don't have anyone special to talk with on the phone like most do my age. Especially with my lack of involvement on social media which seems to be drawing in every teen. Social media has only gotten in the way of my life and probably will continue to do so. Perhaps being alone isn't so bad though, it gives me a chance to focus on my academics, no friend breakups or breakdowns. Other people who have lives to live are also likely absent from this whole craze, which could be positive. Even so, often I get tricked so that despite not being liked, people rely on me for work. They know I can do well, and don't care enough to know who I am on the inside rather than my capabilities. I have learned to figure out when this is the case. Overall, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told that I have people who thought I would never change, and when some people's hate turns into jealousy. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

Although I was rather childish when I was younger, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I hope I can be of service to others. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can continue to make a change, but this time, with a little more impact.

Although I was rather childish when I was younger, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I have discovered my passion for helping animals and their owners through changing, growing, and learning.

Although I was rather childish when I was younger, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours, hours in which I have gained knowledge that I can apply on my career path. I hope I can be of service to others. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can continue to make a change.

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and given me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and anyone who joins will likely have more fun than it may seem. This joy combined with getting a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. I know from my childhood what it is like to be helpless; a story for another day. Let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helper's footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mother's sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I still try to volunteer when I have time. I know when I get to college, I will struggle to pay for college, and my medications, which tend to be through the roof in pricing nowadays. Veterinarians tend to have a colossal load of debt leaving college, and knowing I can make a difference will surely be worth it. Even so, it will be tough when the time comes. I don't find myself in this position very often nowadays. To help others, to restore the many lives of people who I dream will one day come into my office, asking for my help with their beloved dog or cat. That whom I would hate to see injured in the first place, but gives me an opportunity to give my love and support to my patient and their fuzzy little buddy. I need some support. Even the strongest of people need some help sometimes. I know this, I hope we all know this. I hope I can be of service to others without worrying about a mass of debt from college and my medications. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can make a change.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that have no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this. Each of us has battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. My name is Sebastian Calin. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college-level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wondered how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. I was always the immature kid, and the one teachers thought would never succeed. However. In about sixth grade, I met with a teacher who genuinely cared about me. She sent me on the right path and helped me through my fifth grade year when I was down from being recently diagnosed. Sadly, during about 5th grade, I had also moved from Florida to Ohio. All of the friendships that I had made were left behind, and I felt apprehensive to make new friends because of this. Everyone already had their friendships made, and those especially in my school did not care to make new friendships, which has affected me all the way to today. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. During the pandemic, people generally complained that they wanted to get out. I used the stay-in opportunity to start applying to college classes and college. I had used the time to finish a college math course, as well as starting two more college courses that began this year, and have been accepted to a college of my choice. I may not have gotten the chance for early application had I not been given some time. I had time to start writing two of my books; fiction, and nonfiction, each that I know I will be working on beyond the time I graduate college. I got far enough with my book that I know one day I will likely be publishing it. Furthermore, I had a chance to self-improve in a way that boosts my maturity. Others seem to have made changes as well, but whether those changes are beneficial seems to vary. I know that I had at least some time off of stress to improve myself and do a couple of projects. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. I don't have anyone special to talk with on the phone like most do my age. Especially with my lack of involvement on social media which seems to be drawing in every teen. Social media has only gotten in the way of my life and probably will continue to do so. Perhaps being alone isn't so bad though, it gives me a chance to focus on my academics, no friend breakups or breakdowns. Other people who have lives to live are also likely absent from this whole craze, which could be positive. Even so, often I get tricked so that despite not being liked, people rely on me for work. They know I can do well, and don't care enough to know who I am on the inside rather than my capabilities. I have learned to figure out when this is the case. Overall, I don't need someone to tell me I am heading in the right direction. Even with being told that I have people who thought I would never change, and when some people's hate turns into jealousy. However, the best way to prove what you can do is to prove it to yourself. The fact that there are people out there who are like me is enough to push me forward. I believe, and only hope, that I will be able to help the people and their pets who will need it. I hope I can help make a difference. I hope I can make a change, no matter how little or how much, and one day, I hope I can look back, and be proud of myself.

I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

When it comes to friends and family, everyone has their quarrels, and everyone makes mistakes. What really means a lot is to learn from the mistakes that are made, and better improve as a person. If someone beloved offers that it would be better to change a certain aspect of ones living with them, and that suggestion is taken with heart, then this would make anyone happy. I try to follow orders when given and try to give criticism when it is needed with a cautious approach. No matter the outcome of the situation, even if we don't keep our morals, I keep in mind that there are always people with a much worse family situation. If I always have hope for someone I am close with, then trust will be easier to gauge. After all, if this is someone that is cared for, then there shouldn't be a reason to doubt them. I always will remain open to what people I care for have to say, and will always take their words into consideration, and hopefully improve in the process.

When I was younger, I was the class clown when I had first moved up here. "Calvin and Hobbes" have given me someone to relate to, as when I was younger, I was known as the devil child, as he was. Sometimes I feel like I would get in trouble, and have no one to turn to. I had no friends when I was younger, especially because of me just moving up to Ohio, and with my mental disabilities. Even so, I at least found someone I could relate to. In the usual punishment, as Calvin and I have both received, we find happiness in figuring life with an approach that uses imagination. This and learning more about how the world works around us. This is part of the reason why I have grown into the person that I am today. I had later learned that if I keep the good habits that I had learned, and stop taking part in the bad habits, like me, anyone can make a change. Sure Calvin and Hobbes may be an old and outdated book. But its simplicity in its views on life keeps me going. I always look forward to even a single comic strip today.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 5th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Many people are impressed with how far I have come. Sure, my parents helped a bit, but this progression was mostly of my own efforts, and the help of a special person.  It was on another day that went very downhill. I had came home, with my bus driver mad at me again because of how hyper I was. My parents had a teacher meeting to hear about all my antics. After receiving my penalization, which at that point I had been used to, I slumped to my room and turned the television. The first episode of a show called Steven Universe came on, I didn't have any other reason to turn to a different channel, so I just stayed put. This is where my attachment was formed. He shared the same morals as me, and we faced incredibly similar problems through the time we both grew. We were both taught through the morals of the episodes ways to improve ourselves through time . The Steven Universe community is a very large one, there have been many meetings where even Rebecca Sugar herself shows up. I try to tune in to every one. Six years later; to be honest, I did not realize how far I have come until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power: The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, but I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. My problems are nowhere near as plentiful now as they were in the past. I am graciously thankful for the morals I have gained. The show got me through some dark times, and taught me lessons needed to be successful. I have especially retained the moral that I live by: Anyone, even the darkest of people, can make a change. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I focus more on my academics, but I also still try to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

Leadership, a virtue that can be impacted differently based on how each person lives their life, although, my life may have been a difference that caused me to grow into a young leader. I was raised in a scanty schooling system with nobody to support me but my parents, and indeed they had their qualms, rightfully so. My mother had divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family resided there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite foolish, and I recognized I was. This was the fundamental reason I did not have many friends. I had a teacher that aided me with my mental afflictions, which were Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and, at the time, anxiety. However, I had left my teacher's guidance behind, too. My parents did not have insight on how to resolve my unruly behavior. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was rather childish, one thing occurred that nobody had foreseen. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a rising linear progression, still improving as of now. I have learned the formalities of society and what is acceptable and what is not. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I did not recognize this until afterward, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I turned from what others have discerned as a demon to what is now distinguished by many as a saint compared to my younger years. I have grown in maturity; I have learned social normality. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as consequential or plentiful now as they were in the past. Furthermore, I am appreciative of the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I concentrate further on my academics, but I also still seek to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me the ability to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi I have proven through control of my life, and my willingness to volunteer that I am capable of leading not only myself, but others.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until later. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to a choice college, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I focus more on my academics, but I also still try to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until later. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I know that every person can change, giving me the determination to stay positive and patient. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to a choice college, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I focus more on my academics, but I also still try to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

I go to a school Leo Club Organization. This is a volunteer organization that helps out around the community doing whatever they can. Sometimes I get the chance to help out in the local senior living center. I have not been able to do this a lot frequently because the covid virus had hit. This made me feel like I should have spent more time there than I had already had, and I regret not doing so. When I am there, I try to cheer up the sadder elders and play board games, and bingo. This as well as assisting them to their chairs, wheelchairs, beds, and out and about. I miss those that have passed away and am at least happy to hear that their loving families had cared for them when they could. It gives me hope to carry on and assist as much as I can.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until later. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I focus more on my academics, but I also still try to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

When I was younger, I was the class clown when I had first moved up here. "Calvin and Hobbes" have given me someone to relate to, as when I was younger, I was known as the devil child, as he was. Sometimes I feel like I would get in trouble, and have no one to turn to. I had no friends when I was younger, especially because of me just moving up to Ohio, and with my mental disabilities. Even so, I at least found someone I could relate to. In the usual punishment, as Calvin and I have both recieved, we find happiness in figuring life with an approach that uses the imagination. This and learning more about how the world works around us. This is part of the reason why I have grown into the person that I am today. I had later learned that if I keep the good habits that I had learned, and stop taking part of the bad habits that, like me, anyone can make a change.

We shape our life plans, and our life plans shape us. We must be determined to make plans on how we want to take on the future. We need to make goals fulfill them. If we don't fulfill the goals that are laid ahead of us, we are likely to not fulfill more. If a weight lifter wants to lift an additional pound every day but skips for a day, it would be hard to lift 2 pounds the next day. So they may lift 1 pound, and if this process repeats, then the weight lifter will start finding that he may be getting weaker than to what he sets out to be, they may find that they 'owe' pounds that they need to lift and never pay off those debts. If we don't have any plans for the future, then the future must not have any plans for us. Only you can make a change.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. I had mostly my efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until later. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to a choice college, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I focus more on my academics, but I also still try to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

The scientist that partially inspired me was Dr. Pol. He is nice on and off camera and seems to know about every animal. His practices are partially outdated, and many people have controversial thoughts on him, but he keeps up to be as calm, collective, and sympathetic. I want to grow into someone who does as much as he does, and I am already preparing.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced, remarried, then moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature and knew I was. This was the main reason that I did not have many friends. The teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until later. I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a Ph.D. in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I focus more on my academics, but I also still try to volunteer when I have time. I currently have 3000+ volunteer hours.

My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and anyone who joins will likely have more fun than it may seem. This joy combined with getting a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. Even the anti-social can help volunteer anonymously without getting too much attention, but it is much healthier to do so with others. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helpers footsteps. This being said, my favorite way to help others would be to one day become a veterinarian to help cure sick animals. My gained knowledge from the time I have spent at the APL as a support. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a PhD in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I still try to volunteer when I have time. My time at my APL has helped me learn more about my future career outlook, given me an ability to help the community, and gave me an opportunity to make friends while doing so. My experience at Leo Club has allowed me to work with friends that I know to complete community tasks such as second harvest work, making pillows for disabled children, supporting cancer awareness, and more. Volunteer/community service work can really benefit any person who is going to have a job one day. Not only that, but colleges generally are more likely to select someone who has had work in community service. Memories will be made, and you will likely have more fun than it seems, as well as getting a lot done for the community. With a helping hand comes teamwork, with teamwork comes cooperation, with cooperation comes unity, with unity comes friendship, and with friendship comes succession. Even the anti-social can help volunteer anonymously without getting too much attention, but it is much healthier to do so with others. With the breaking of your comfort zone, one may find the time of their life lending a helping hand to those who need it, let every person in the world who is helpless receive the help they need to get what they need, and maybe even one day, they will start following in the helpers footsteps. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a PhD in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I still try to volunteer when I have time. I know when I get to college, I will struggle to pay for college, and my medications, which tend to be through the roof in pricing nowadays. Veterinarians tend to have a colossal load of debt leaving college, and knowing I can make a difference will sure be worth it. Even so, it will be tough when the time comes. I don't find myself in this position very often nowadays. In order to help others, in order to restore the many lives of people who I dream will one day come into my office. I need some support. Even the strongest of people need some help sometimes. I know this, I hope we all know this. I hope I can be of service to others without worrying about a mass of debt from college and my medications. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can make a change.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained.

Ten years of age, I was quite immature, and I knew I was. The main reason that I did not have many friends: My mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety). Starting in 5th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Many people are impressed with how far I have come. This progression was mostly of my own efforts, and the help of a special person.  It was on another day that went very downhill. I slumped to my room and turned the television. The first episode of a show called Steven Universe came on, I didn't have any other reason to turn to a different channel, so I just stayed put. This is where my attachment was formed. He shared the same morals as me, and we faced incredibly similar problems through the time we both grew. We were both taught through the morals of the episodes ways to improve ourselves. I did not realize how far I have come until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have the power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, but I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I still carry on even with my mental disabilities, but my problems are nowhere near as plentiful now as they were in the past. I am graciously thankful for the morals I have gained. The show got me through some dark times, and taught me lessons needed to be successful. I have especially retained the moral that I live by; Even the darkest of people can make a change, this is what keeps me going; knowing anyone can change.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too, as I had moved to Ohio in 6th grade. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until later on, where I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! I continue to live on with the morals I have gained. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a PhD in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I still try to volunteer when I have time. I believe that everyone can make a change, even when dealing with the worst of people. This is what I would want to stand for.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a PhD in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I still try to volunteer when I have time. I know when I get to college, I will struggle to pay for college, and my medications, which tend to be through the roof in pricing nowadays. Veterinarians tend to have a colossal load of debt leaving college, and knowing I can make a difference will sure be worth it. Even so, it will be tough when the time comes. I don't find myself in this position very often nowadays. In order to help others, in order to restore the many lives of people who I dream will one day come into my office, asking for my help with their beloved dog or cat. That whom I would hate to see injured in the first place, but gives me an opportunity to give my love and support to my patient and their fuzzy little buddy. I need some support. Even the strongest of people need some help sometimes. I know this, I hope we all know this. I hope I can be of service to others without worrying about a mass of debt from college and my medications. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can make a change.

"You can make a change" I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I had lived was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look toward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained. Today, I am a senior in high school, taking college classes, and am pursuing a PhD in veterinary medicine. I have been accepted to the college of Kent State at Kent, and plan to take honors classes as soon as possible. I still try to volunteer when I have time. I know when I get to college, I will struggle to pay for college, and my medications, which tend to be through the roof in pricing nowadays. Veterinarians tend to have a colossal load of debt leaving college, and knowing I can make a difference will sure be worth it. Even so, it will be tough when the time comes. I don't find myself in this position very often nowadays. In order to help others, in order to restore the many lives of people who I dream will one day come into my office. I need some support. Even the strongest of people need some help sometimes. I know this, I hope we all know this. I hope I can be of service to others without worrying about a mass of debt from college and my medications. I hope I can change the world. I hope I can make a change.

I grew up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) back where I was raised was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. That is why I took up volunteering when I moved here in about 8th grade. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this, however, I could definitely have used more help. Now, as I strive toward the future, I realize that helping others is my passion. This is why I am interested in veterinary medicine. I want to help people, and the animals that belong to those people. With knowledge that I am helping people who are in the same, helpless position as i was, gives me the stability of mind to keep going, and that any living organism, if can be helped, should.

I had grown up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. My teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power; The power to change! They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, however, I continue to live on with the morals I have learned. I tend to look torward the future now. I still have my mistakes, but they are not as significant or plentiful now as they were in the past. I am thankful for the morals I have gained.

The second face I saw upon entering the Ohio schooling system for the first time turned into my best friend. I have known her since the beginning 6th grade. She meant as much as a friend to me as a lover would to their counterpart. As much as a sister. She guided me through some tough emotional stages, and I helped her with some of hers. We were like each other's therapists whose advice exchanges seemed to always go well. Around 11th grade, I learned that basic friendship can be ruined instantly over little to no reason if they changed enough. I felt as if I had lost a piece of my heart. I became less social for the year. This until the next year, where I met someone who would change everything. To me, true friendship means that you would trust the other person with your life, treating your friend as if you were even slightly clingy with them. This would go both ways, almost as if humans became mutual parts to each other. Helping each other, vowing to never leave no matter what. This can, however, be a lie. Friendship can turn from true, to severed through time. Nothing is truly immortal, even through nurturing it with the best of ones ability. Friendship should be appreciated, and learned from. This is how we, as humans, learn from our mistakes and build better friendships.

Patience, a virtue with many reasons to follow. We take life for granted, sometimes when we are busy out of every second of a day, a minute can feel like an hour. Normally people want things done, at the time requested, their way, with consequence otherwise. Little have figured that taking a step back from your own body and viewing every aspect of life with care would have positive effects on oneself and those around. Consider how a loss of patience can lead to people taking the easy way out, or just not bothering with the task. One may believe it makes sense to be impatient with the little things that have little significance, but are a big deal at the time. If you give the smallest aspects of life more patience, the output will be more productive without loss, creating more efficiency, and positive outlook. The livelihood of several others can be endangered by just one person. Consider how impatience may look from the perspective of loved ones and friends. These could range from people who give respect, and those whom knowledge is passed down to. With patience displayed, love, and trust are put on the line.

My full name is Sebastian Xavier Calin, born in Florida on October 15, 2003, and grew up in a poor schooling system with nobody to help me but my parents. My mother got divorced and moved with my father to Ohio because most of his family lived there, and my mothers sister and cousins live in New York. Even as I was getting in, I still was quite immature, and knew I was. This being the main reason that I did not have many friends. Unlike Florida, my teacher that helped me with my mental disorders (ADHD, Autism, OCD, and at the time Anxiety) was gone too. My parents did not know how to fix my behavior, and often only yelled at me and told me they didn't know what to do anymore. I know what it is like to be helpless. That is why I took up volunteering when I moved here in about 8th grade. Although I was quite immature, and am a bit still, one thing happened that nobody expected. I changed on my own. Starting in 7th grade, my maturity has made a skyrocketing linear progression, still increasing as of now. Sure my parents and therapist helped a bit, but I had mostly my own efforts to thank for this. I didn't realize this until I watched Steven Universe The Movie and listened to "Change" by Rebecca Sugar feat. Zach Callison . I learned that we all have a special power: The power to change! I mean I grew up with Steven Universe, but since "Change" I have been a mega-fan of the 'Crewniverse' since the movie came out, and up to this day. They stopped producing around the beginning of 2021, but I continue to live on with the morals I have learned.

We all have a special power. One that we use every day, for big occasions and small occasions. For better or worse. However I know that we all have the power to change. If none of us had this power, we would still have the same physical and mental maturity as a small child. The power to change can be used on yourself or others. To step up and lead instead of following others in a herd like mentality, or vice versa when need be. If I were an influential figure. I would stand for change in society. Focusing toward more righteous change. It is never to late to gain a new outlook on life or apologize to one you have hurt. If a change for the better can be made, and you are the only person to identify this, then only you have the power to make that change. In today's society, if you do nothing to change, then it will not happen. You can be told to change, but only you can really invest in the outcome of what could be a great new experience. Without the change of American viewpoints and actions against the British, America would not exist.

Complete independence would be meeting the requirement of living without relying on help from anybody. This can be viewed in multiple ways. Independence would mean you are able to do everything alone, but you don't have the help of anybody. Restaurant owners, for example, are dependent on their workers. Without them, the owner of the restaurant would have to manage everything himself. The restaurant owner would be independent, but they would be living up to unrealistic expectations if they wanted to earn the same amount of money annually as they usually would. On the other hand, independence can mean breaking away from hostile or tyrannical leaders. In the case one would become independent, they can do what they want. This, however, is in balance with responsibility. In most cases, more independence is equal to more responsibility, and less independence is equal to less responsibility. With this knowledge on hand, I try to ready myself for the responsibilities that would come before breaking away from someone whom I depend on.

Leo Club! Animal Protection League! Over 2000+ hours of volunteer work and I am only a senior in high school! The Leo club is a community service organization that primarily focuses on helping out the community. We tend to do activities such as helping at Second Harvest. This is a packaging and serving donation service to the poor and needy. We visit and assist the elderly, make blankets for veterans, manage the special (disabilities) Olympics of Amherst, help serve out lasagna to the sports athletes, and perform other activity and hosting events. At my local Animal Protection League, I try my best I can to give the most help, and am a recognized volunteer there. I try to go about 3-4 hours per week during the summer, and during the school year, I perform about 1-2 hours worth of activity every week. I know what it is like to be helpless, as I was when I was younger. This is why I chose to make a change.

In their status, teachers can easily brainwash kids. If you really think about it, this can happen without the parents not knowing until it is too late. We are growing up in a country that seems to be investing more into politics every year. Teachers can use this to their advantage by pushing ideals onto their students, and not telling their parents. Some parents could learn from the students, but teachers could deny the information. If a few parents had this happen, the could just brush it off since they are not hearing that this is happening to the parents of the other classmates, leaving everyone completely in the dark. There is couple simple changes that can happen to prevent this kind of thing from happening. The first possibility is installing cameras in the teachers classroom to have evidence of any teacher misconduct. This would also help for other things too like finding out if a student was cheating on a test, or what really happened at the back of the classroom. This can also be useful for learning if a teacher is pushing information on a student that their parents would not approve of. Another possibility would be to have parents able to contact each other. If you think about it, this would give the parents other points of view on how their children are acting, and the knowledge that the teacher is presenting to the student. If a student is learning something contradictory, the student may tell their parent. Their parent could then ask other parents if they have heard anything similar from their children. Certain restrictions could be put in place to prevent parents from getting too offensive or defensive on their comments such as asking "Are you telling me how to parent my children?". The teacher, or another individual connected to the school staff could monitor all activity and correct it if need be. There are many feasible ways that the education system could be made better for our children. It is up to us if we want to take action, and make a change for the better.

I believe that generosity means being being sympathetic when it comes to the needs of others. Consider that every person is fighting a battle that you have no idea about, and imagine that every bit of help would mean the world to them no matter the significance of the effort. Anything from helping someone who fell and dropped their books in the hallways, to putting in a little extra for volunteer activities. If someone is generous, they could also likely care more about others then the average person, treating everyone with a high amount of care. There is a high possibility that a generous person would help someone who is lower than them at the time. Like assisting an elderly at the street who may not be as capable of getting across the street without issue as the generous person might be. In any case, a generous person would be viewed as having an impact more positive than the efforts they put into their tasks. For some, it may not take much. For others, having doing selfless and unrecognized deeds should be twice the reward. As in this condition, no person is around to tell you how generous you really are.

It seems there is a flaw in every leadership system. Democracy seems to be the best we have, but even the best seems to fail at times. However, we can be better. We need another system that is based off of democracy. If not another system, we need other countries to have an established democracy, and solve problems through majority, not through violence. If we can influence other countries that democracy is the best way to go, wars will be solved, and the world will be more at peace. Countries will then be able to come up with decisions together. Every country would be an ally to each other, only causing a war when one of the nations starts one. In that case, they would be up against every other nation in the world. If a problem becomes international, nations can vote on how to solve it. Perhaps other countries would not be interested due to democracy not being better. In the situation that democracy itself does not work. We could possibly use the help of other current allies to come up with a better system. For starters, 2 presidents will likely be better than one due to the fact that they will both have to fight to stay in power, which can cause great benefits like trying to raise the most money from charities. If they don't fight and settle it like adults, negotiating and coming with terms, that would be even better, leading both the democratic and republican sides to get along with each other. In many ways, life could be better with teamwork. We could even solve global warming if you believe in it.

Imagine in fifth grade, you learn you have one or more serious mental health issues that has no cure. Then get made fun of because of something you could have never done anything about by friends. Your family not believing in you, wishing you were better than this, possibly even wishing you had not been brought into existence despite it being their decision. Each of us have battles that we need to face, and because of this, I have learned to never, under any circumstances, underestimate what any person is dealing with. This includes people born with life-altering circumstances. My name is Sebastian Calin. I have had my hands full with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Anxiety. Not only this, but managing what every other person does, and more. Meaning going to school, getting a job, getting into college early, proficiently passing advanced and college level classes that are two years ahead of what the average person comprehends. With life-altering circumstances, one may have wonders on how I got this far. It was not easy in the slightest. I was always the immature kid, and the one teachers thought would never succeed. However. In about sixth grade, I met with a teacher who genuinely cared about me. She sent me on the right path, and helped me through my fifth grade year when I was down from being recently diagnosed. This was somewhat effective, although I was still known for my past, and it still bothers me. It is like a debt my existence caused. I learned this to be otherwise from a television show, that I had been attached to since 8th grade. Form the final episode taught, "You can make a change". It does not matter what the world thinks of you. Or even if you volunteer for over 3000 hours for Leo Club and an Animal Protection League like I have. What matters is that you are here today. Who you are matters. No matter who says otherwise, the fact that people like me are alive, should not only empower you. No, it also empowers me too.

Steven Universe, specifically the movie, and the song called "Change" has inspired me to try my best. I now have done over 500 hours of volunteer work because of him, and I have done much better academically. I grew up with Steven as he was implemented in shows, and my morals have been similar to his as he and I grew older. Honestly, I owe a huge thanks to Rebecca Sugar and Zach Callison for being a part of the production of Steven. The series came to a final end in 2021 sadly, but luckily, this didn't stop me from reading some AU (Alternate Universe) comics and animations like the "Steven Universe Disarmed AU" (comic) and "Steven Universe Gone Wrong AU" (comic). I continue to develop on my own accords now, like Steven likely would if he were my age. Yet, hope Rebecca considers picking the series back up again.