My Journey to Achieving My Goals

Authored by Hetvi Trivedi

When I was growing up, my parents always told me to pursue my dreams with full effort and dedication. At the time, I thought it was just classic advice that every kid received. It went in one ear and out the other. However, as I transitioned into middle and high school, I realized the depth of this advice through my academic and community involvement, and it shaped the woman I am today.

Science Olympiad hasn’t just been an important part of my journey as an involved STEM student. It introduced me to challenging college-level content that allowed me to learn more than I could ever imagine. It also strengthened my teamwork and communication skills and introduced me to people who encouraged me to be my best self. My dad became my biggest well-wisher and cheerleader. He was always standing outside the event room with a cold water bottle and chips to keep me fueled at the competition. He reminded me why I was in Science Olympiad: I chose to take part in it and give it my all.

After deciding to focus on biology and chemistry when I entered high school, I pushed myself to take challenging classes. As a freshman, I took AP Chemistry. I felt shy in a classroom of upperclassmen and the college-level content was confusing. I pushed myself to reach out to a tutor when I was struggling and to start conversations with my classmates. When I moved out of my comfort zone, I saw myself grow. I was able to meet one of my closest friends and realized it’s okay to ask for help. Although I didn’t have perfect grades in AP Chemistry, I still learned a lot about myself. Looking back, I’m proud of myself for being able to navigate a challenging course that required more effort. It’s contributed to my resilience and ability to advocate for myself.

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