Who I am

Who I am matters

January 12, 2023

✩ Describe where you come from ✩

The statement “describe where you come from” is a rather complex topic for me. As an immigrant who moved to the U.S. from South Africa, I am always found stumped when people ask me this. I don’t want to slip away from my country or culture, but the place that molded me into who I am today would definitely be the city of Los Angeles. 

✩ Tell me where you're going ✩

If I'm being entirely honest I couldn’t even tell you what I’m doing tomorrow, when I envision my future at this moment my mind draws a blank. I would consider myself a pretty creative person and would love to pursue something in that field, but right now I am in a pretty unclear position in my life.

✩ Tell me how you plan to get there ✩

As a current transfer student, who spent the last 12 months on a gap year I was introduced to a plethora of new opportunities and personal discoveries. Now that I have a better understanding of college and what I want out of the next 2 years. I hope that USC will inspire me and put me on the right path to figure out what I want to do career wise. 

✩ How are you LIKE your parents ✩

My parents and I are very similar in the sense that we are very motivated and give our 100% in everything that we do. I was always taught to never do anything halfway, and that's something that has stuck with me my entire adolescence. 

✩ How are you UNLIKE your parents ✩

As much as I would like to be an emotional person, that is one trait I didn’t inherit from my parents. They are very communicative and in touch with their feelings, but I am not. I am unfortunately the opposite of that. 

✩ Have you developed your own expectations for yourself, or if you were honest, would you say you're operating under someone else's expectations?✩

Ever since I was little I have always set high expectations for myself, growing up my parents never pressured me into having good grades or doing well in school. This allowed me to set my own standards for myself that were sustainable over time, and not forced upon me. 

✩Who, other than a relative, serves as a model for you of someone who lives life with great passion and personal responsibility? ✩

This made sound cliché but I really look up to my best friend Emma, she is driven, smart, funny and is someone I am so grateful to have in my life. As I grew up, I realized it is so important to surround yourself with people who motivate you and lift you up. She is exactly that, not only is she academically driven but is also pursuing her passions outside of school. If I grew up to be like Emma Saxon I would be a fulfilled person. 

 ✩ Connecting with the ANIMAL WORLD: What wild animal do you feel a special connection with, and why? ✩

Growing up I spent a lot of time on Safaris with my family, and I was always particularly drawn to Elephants. They are so calm and laid back in their demeanor and I often aspire to be that level of chill. 

✩ Connecting with the NATURE KINGDOMS: Describe a significant childhood encounter with a tree or plant. ✩

One of my earliest memories was camping with family in the Redwood National Parks. As a 5 year old girl I obviously believed in fairies, I vividly remember staring up and down at this gigantus tree, glowing red in the sunlight. I spent the rest of that trip sitting next to that tree, desperately hoping a fairy would come out. 

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