Jonathan Avalos-Torres

Hey everyone, I’m Jonathan, a senior at the District of Columbia International School, and here's a little fun fact: I'm all about that school life at DCI!

Academic Journey:

My journey into health science began when I took a sports medicine class back in 10th grade. Man, that class opened my eyes to the world of athletic training, showing me all the cool stuff they do to help athletes perform at their best. That's when I knew I wanted to dive deeper into this field.

Extracurricular Activities:

Alright, I’ll be honest, I'm not involved in any health-related clubs or community service projects right now. But hey, never say never, right? I’m all ears for new opportunities that come my way.

Career Aspirations:

So, here’s the dream: I want to be an athletic trainer. And get this—I'm shooting for the stars with a goal to one day open my own athletic training office. Imagine that, helping athletes reach their peak performance, all from my own turf. It's gonna be epic!

Challenges and Successes:

Okay, here’s the deal. One of the toughest challenges I faced was finding the balance between soccer—the love of my life—and academics. But hey, I'm proud to say I conquered that hurdle by making time for my studies. You gotta hustle, right? And speaking of proud moments, making it through tough courses and keeping my grades up? That’s definitely a win in my book.

Inspirations:

You know what inspires me in health science? It’s seeing the impact that athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals have on athletes. They're like unsung heroes, working behind the scenes to keep our favorite athletes in top shape. And shoutout to my coaches who’ve always had my back—they’re the real MVPs!

Advice for Peers:

Listen up, folks: if health science is calling your name, don’t hold back. Take the leap and dive right in. And as for balancing school, sports, and a bit of downtime? It’s all about prioritizing and grinding when you need to. Trust me, you can do it!

Favorite Health Science Topics:

So, my jam? The human body, especially when it comes to sports and performance. And hey, have you heard about those new discoveries in health science? Like, how crazy cool is it that technology keeps pushing boundaries, especially in sports performance? It blows my mind!

Fun Facts:

Alright, here’s something you might not know about me—I’m all about that soccer life. When I’m not on the field, you’ll catch me dominating in Fortnite. Yup, Fortnite is life, my friends!

Future Plans:

Fast forward a few years, and you’ll probably find me grinding away in school or working hard to kickstart my own athletic training business. Gotta hustle to make those dreams a reality, right?

So, that’s a little peek into my world. Health science, soccer, Fortnite—yeah, that's pretty much my vibe. Here’s to chasing dreams and making it big in the game of life!