This high school graduate reflects on his Science Olympiad experiences:
I have taken part in Science Olympiad for six years. I have
won an individual gold medal at the state competition, as well as a 3rd
and 4th place individual event finish and a team finish of 6th
place at the state level. I have also taken home medals at invitational
tournaments attended by nationally ranked teams. Overall, I have competed with
the best young scientific minds in the nation and I have represented myself and
my team well.
By competing with these teams and individuals, I have
learned several things about how to succeed when competing at the highest level.
I have found that the most important factor to success is working hard. The
level of talent only determines how much more work is necessary to surpass everyone
else. This understanding of hard work has led me to work harder in regular
classes, at work, and in everyday life. I have done very well in all my other
pursuits largely as a result of my experiences with Science Olympiad.
Science Olympiad has taught me to work harder and strive for
perfection. These lessons continue to have practical applications in my life. I
think that Science Olympiad was an excellent venue for me to learn the value of
hard work and friendly competition, in addition to expanding my knowledge of
science. I am pleased to have taken part in this group and regret that my time
in Science Olympiad is now done. I look forward to continuing my studies with
the lessons learned here.
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