Growing up in a family of four, life has been a little chaotic at times. Both of my parents are Indian immigrants and they also happen to be the most hardworking people I know in my life. I have been born and raised in California my whole life and never plan on leaving. Unlike many people I am not mixed with other nationalities, due to the fact that my family never left India. I'm very proud to be Punjabi and speaking another language happens to be extremely useful. The importance of hard work and education has always been emphasized in my household, pretty much since the day I was born. However knowing I have opportunities my parents could never dream of motivates me to excel in everything I do, and my parents love supporting my endeavors no matter how small they may seem.
I have always been an overachiever and I love that about me. People tend to think that I do too much however I have set the bar tremendously high for myself and can not bear the feeling of failure. I've always been the kid to get good grades and people always ask me how I do it, and the only truthful answer to that is by working insanely hard. One can not expect to do well with minimal effort. I study days before a test, do my homework as soon as I get home, and don't complain about assignments. I know that it is all for my own benefit. I will never be perfect, but I know I can strive to be somewhat close.
My love for learning sets me apart from other students. I care about my grades and all the little things. I'm picky, and I am always looking to see how I can improve myself. I love getting feedback and criticism from those around me as they notice things I may have disregarded. When I get assignments back, instead of focusing on what I got right I examine what I got wrong. These setbacks allow me to realize where I can perform better. When I'm struggling the most, whether it be for finishing an assignment or finding motivation, I think of future me. In five years will I look back and be proud of myself or speculate at what I could have done differently? I do not wish to dote on should haves and could haves later which is why I push myself so hard now.
I am in love with soccer. I can not, in words, fully describe my love for the sport. Starting at the young age of six has made me forever connected to the game. It has always been a channel for me to get rid of any stress and anger I feel. I play for my club team at Davis Legacy. We practice multiple times a week with intense, high-paced practices which causes my schedule to be crazy. But I wouldn't change it for the world. I have always loved reading, which stemmed from the A.R. system in elementary. Yes, I was that kid that would read her heart out for points just to be higher than everyone else. There's no better feeling for me than to be cuddled up with an intriguing book, blankets, and hot chocolate. My parents might call me crazy sometimes but I'm adventurous and not one to shy away from danger. I love hiking and exploring new places, and would I really be a Dhillon if I was always scared of something going wrong? Taking risks is a Dhillon value that is essential, yet my parents don't agree about my skydiving idea.