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Personal Statement: How Kneeboarding Has Affected My Life

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Kneeboarding is a water sport that I love. You are essentially skiing on a solid board, in a knelling position. When I was younger I had a near death experience with kneeboarding that made me terrified to kneeboard. After trying once more, I realized that kneeboarding has affected my life in so many ways that makes me a stronger person. Kneeboarding has made me more brave and daring in my everyday life

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