I started swimming for the Missoula Aquatic Club when I was five years old. I instantly fell in love with the water and have been swimming ever since. I am a hard worker in and out of the pool and always push myself to the best of my abilities. I maintain a positive attitude at practice and meets and encourage my peers. Swimming is one of my several passions and is something I would like to pursue throughout college and my life. I believe swimming at the collegiate level would only better my college experience. Without swimming, I have no clue who or where I would be today. I have learned countless lessons from the sport including good sportsmanship and how to time manage. Other swimmers I know, who have swam in college, have told me it is one of the best choices you could make. I am very excited for the opportunities collegiate level swimming will allow me to participate in and look forward to competing for a school.