Acceptance Of Diversity

Diversity is the paint that colors our world, creating a complex portrait of humanity. Every person has their own hue to add in the palette. My personal one stems from my history as a professional ballerina. At age 11, I was working in entertainment, maturing in a distinct world of various ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations. I understood the impact of diversity rapidly, recognizing its existence and accepting varied characteristics amongst people.

Describing my own diverse background would be incomplete without noting my alternative education. To accommodate my hectic schedule as a professional dancer, I enrolled in online school in seventh grade and continued through junior year of high school. Committing to cyber academics, as opposed to traditional brick-and-mortar school, has given me a progressive mind. While online teachers are available anywhere from 24 to 48 hours following a content inquiry, the classwork was mostly self-taught. Success in an online school requires a great deal of dedication and
The autonomy allowed by The University would lend itself to my abilities as an academic and a leader. I foresee myself as an influential figure - someone to offer guidance and support when someone is challenged with accepting or understanding diversity. Having been in the public eye as a professional ballet dancer meant I had become a role model. My experiences in rehearsal, backstage, and when leaving the theaters, put me in direct contact with up-and-coming dancers and those with various backgrounds. I had to think on my feet, exhibiting through my actions and words what it means to embrace our differences. I want to demonstrate the beauty of welcoming and accepting diversity. People's differences create a complex and unique portrait. Without those variations, our world would be