For girls, soccer has always been a less recognized sport. The athletes ran on the court, rushing from one side of the court to the other in order to have a goal. But I was deeply attracted to the sport, and I enjoyed the feeling of moving forward.
在综合发展的基础上，协和高中也非常关注学生体育能力的发展。加入协和后，我便找到了一群和我一样对体育运动有兴趣的女生们以及优秀的教练。他们鼓励我勇敢地去做自己，是他们告诉我，足球不仅是一个运动，更是一个纽带。它让我们遇到了彼此，聚到了一起。在一起，我们创造了很多荣誉，也留下了很多美好的回忆。十年级，我们拿下了篮球ACAMIS的第二名；十一年级和十二年级，我成为了队长，并和我的队员们拿下了足球广州ACAMIS的第三名。
更让我记忆犹新的是我们学校的戏剧社。不得不说，加入戏剧社是我做过的一个最正确的选择。在马诺老师的带领下，我们自己编写剧本甚至是自己导演了Almost Maine。从一开始加入戏剧社到最后演出结束，我的成长不仅体现在我用英语诠释不同角色的能力方面，也更加体现在我个人的沟通能力以及应变能力上。从中我也深深地认识到了戏剧不一样的一面，也让我发现了不一样的自己。
I have to say that joining the drama club led by Mr. Manno is the smartest decision I have ever made. With his guidance, we were able to write our own script and even direct our own play Almost Maine. My growth through drama is not only reflected in my ability to interpret different roles in English, but also in my communication skills and resilience. The whole experience also enables me to recognize the different aspects of drama and another side of me.
一波三折的申请季 University Application
整个DIY大学申请过程是对我高中生活的完美总结，但也是最难熬的一个部分，也可以说是痛并快乐着。我的大学申请并没有如我计划的那么顺畅，从我把SAT注册名填错开始我的申请季就注定不平凡（所以对于申请，大家要注意到每一个细节）。我还清晰地记得从11年级结束后的暑假开始反复不停地写文书，四处找人提建议和修改时的焦虑（升学指导老师、英语老师、师哥、师姐都给到我很大的帮助）；除了文书，美国大学申请中活动部分也不可小视，要求你把高中课堂之外所参与的，对于你很重要的活动浓缩精华并巧妙地生成一条条课外活动,我相信只有你真正投入时间和精力在所爱的活动中，才能写出内容饱满的履历。递交申请后，怀揣满满期待的我在早申请第一轮录取下发时收获的却是失望和无助（拒信和延迟offer，其中包括我EDI申请的波士顿大学）。但当我回想起自己在协和过去几年做过的点点滴滴，我就知道我没理由放弃，我相信我可以。
The whole DIY college application process is the perfect summary of my high school life, but also the most difficult part, which can also be said to be painful and memorable. My college application was not as favoring as I expected, and my application season was destined to be extraordinary from the moment I filled in the wrong SAT registration name (so do pay attention to every detail in your application). I still clearly remember the anxiety I had when I kept writing and editing my application essays since the end of grade 11, looking for people to give me suggestions to make revisions (trust me the guidance teachers, English teachers and alumni are all great resources when you need help). In addition to application essays, the activity session of your application should also be taken seriously. It requires you to concentrate the essence of the activities that you participate in other than classes. I believe that only when you put time and energy into the activities you love can you write the best-fit resume. After I submitted my application, I was full of expectations, but I was disappointed and helpless when I received my first round admissions results(rejection letter and delayed offer, including Boston university where I applied EDI). But when I think back to what I did in SUIS in the past few years, I know that I have no reason to give up.
就像我踢球时经常对队友说的一句话“没别的，冲就完事”，我全力以赴地重新投入到第二轮美国大学的申请（纽约大学），与此同时我也及时、有效地向我的延迟offer学校更新自己12年级的成绩和活动。最终收获了EDII纽约大学的录取通知书，Defer我的EDI学校波士顿大学也最终向我抛来了橄榄枝，这无疑是对我在协和高中的所学所获最好的肯定。申请过程是不可复制的，每个人都有自己的优势和亮点。我想强调的是每个人对自我的认知：你所向往的未来，以及你所认识的自己。只有确定好这些，你才会在你的申请里让招生官充分了解你，并且喜欢你，然后录用你。
Just like what I used to say to my teammates on the field ” just go for it”, I went all out to apply for my EDII school (New York university). At the same time, I also timely updated my new grades and achievements to my deferred schools. In the end, I was admitted to my dream school – New York university, and Boston university also offered me a place, which is undoubtedly the best affirmation of what I have learned in SUIS. The application process is not replicable, and everyone has their own strengths and highlights. What I want to emphasize is the perception of oneself: the future you aspire to, and what you know about yourself. Only by making sure of these, can you let admissions officers know you well and like you in your application, and then admit you.
