Sport Stacking Personal Statement

I've always had an affinity towards the maths and sciences. To me, they make sense, but they also pique my interest. The innumerable amount of species in this world, yet even a fly's composition is so intricate and complex. The fact that we share DNA with bananas when there are virtually no physical similarities is appalling. I read that there is enough carbon in a human to produce graphite for 9,000 pencils. Science never ceases to amaze me. The complexity of life is completely beyond my grasp and that is why I intend to major in Biology. As for math- something about numbers soothes me and I ashamed to say I thoroughly enjoy doing my math homework.

For years, I’ve had a longing to do research involving Sport Stacking. A few studies have been done, but my questions remain unanswered. Why are males almost always faster than females? It has nothing to do with strength. Otherwise, I should be faster than these four-foot tall nine-year olds. Does race play a role? Stackers from Asia are dominating the sport. Is it

My parents emigrated from Colombia, not knowing any English. I grew up speaking Spanish at home and learning English from my surroundings. I, somehow, managed to teach me how self how to write in Spanish when I was in elementary school. I’ve picked up some Portuguese by (or from?) communicating with sport stackers from Brazil. In school, I’ve been learning French since ninth grade. French is something I want to continue pursuing. I’d also like to formally learn Portuguese and ASL. I admire Penn’s foreign language requirement. I, too, believe everyone should know, or at least be able to understand, another language. I also need the extra motivation because I have to stop telling myself that Duolingo is enough to make me fluent. Lindsay Dessing made it aware to me that Penn’s financial aid extends across borders. I would love to study abroad for a few months, somewhere where I can learn from native French or Portuguese