Personal Statement
My name is ANDREA CUDIN.
I am a 19-year old South African swimmer.
I graduated from Collegiate Girls’ High School in December 2020 with entrance to a Bachelor’s Degree and was awarded my National Senior Certificate (NSC).
I wish to apply for a swimming scholarship as part of your Fall 2021 intake.
It has been a dream of mine to study at an American University. This would be such an incredible opportunity to be educated in the USA and to do what I love - swim. I hope to be exposed to opportunities in swimming, where I can reach my full potential. I love being part of a team where I am able to contribute to the team as well as experience the camaraderie and spirit of working towards common goals.
I look forward to embarking on a new adventure where I can grow as a person and as an athlete.
I currently train with PEA Swim Club under Head Coach, Mark Edge. I have been swimming competitively since I was 9 years old as well as participating in a number of other sports during my school career, namely water polo, netball and athletics. Up until the age of 14 years I was able to manage playing and competing in all of these school sports, while still giving swimming the priority and performing at a high level. At 15 years, I chose to do only swimming and water polo and gave water polo the priority as I loved the team aspect of the sport. Those two years taught me a lot about being part of a team. At age 17, I made the decision to focus on competing in swimming and follow my dream of studying in the USA.
I look forward to furthering my passion for swimming and experiencing a whole new world!