Please tell us how you have spent the last two summers (or vacations between school years), including any jobs you have held, if not already detailed on the Common Application.
The sultry summer months induce both freedom and bliss to the high school student. Each month signifies a different portion of my life, but all combined generate my true character.
June is a month of vowed tradition. Ever since I immigrated to America, I have lived in separation from my Albanian relatives. Fortunately, June is our month of reconciliation. Every summer, my entire family assembles together, and we indulge in a time of celebration, relaxation, and merriment. Whether it is sight seeing the skyscrapers of Chicago, visiting flourishing art museums, or simply submerging in the vast Atlantic waters, we seek to develop dynamic relationships and unforgettable memories.
July is a month of discovery. It is my chance to experience moments that have always sought my curiosity. At high school, I enroll in a very rigorous academic strand, which offers very little flexibility. I am unable to chart my own academic course, and am prohibited from pursuing any distinct electives. As a result, last summer, I decided to enroll in a sociology course at a community college nearby. My academic passion lies in the field of psychology, which goes hand in hand with sociology. If psychology attempts to describe behavioral characteristics, then sociology ventures to describe groups of individuals and their behavioral patterns. Aside from scholarly pursuits, I also decided to volunteer at a nearby library. I am a strong advocate of promoting a greater good to society, and I love engaging in diverse community activities. I specifically chose to volunteer at a library because I knew it would be a very life-enriching experience. My job was to aid young kids with their reading comprehension skills, and despite the large age difference, I was able to truly generate memorable bonds.
August is a month of summer reading and ruthless training. Under the sun's beaming rays, volleyball season emerges. Since sophomore year, volleyball has been my passion, and I have applied myself to mastering its techniques. Consequently, my August mornings are consumed with countless squats, endless sprints, and a cycle of repetitive drills. Nevertheless, the majestic sunset is my venue for relaxation. From Kawabata's "Snow Country," to Cervantes "Don Quixote," reading is great company under the crisp summer breeze.
Regardless of what I do in the summer, I want to make sure that it is a time of both self-discovery and self-enjoyment. The lessons that I have extracted from these past experiences are both memorable and rewarding, and the moments shared are truly irreplaceable.
Since I immigrated to America, I have lived in separation from my Albanian relatives.
In high school, I enrolled in a very rigorous academic strand, which offers very little flexibility.
As a result, last summer, I decided to enroll in a sociology course at a local community college nearby .
