Introduction

   Talking about yourself, whether it’s through speaking, writing, or typing, is one of the most polar topics out there, as in we either love it or hate it. For me I lean more towards the hate side, but surprisingly it’s due to the fact that I have so much I want to tell everyone, and trying to get all of that anxious information from my brain to a piece of paper can be hectic. I mean ask anyone who knows me and they can tell you from experience that I like to talk and more specifically very loudly, but for now I’ll try to keep everything to a reasonable length. So let’s start with the basics, my name is Andrew and I spent the past 18 years of my life living in Baie Verte, which is a very small town in central Newfoundland. Even though living in a small town may restrict you to what opportunities are available, I would still strive to be involved in whatever was being presented to me. From volunteering at regular charity events to attending a green mining internship, I always try to keep busy and get to know this world that I live in. Along with this, I was involved with my high school’s theatre group for the past 6 years, attending numerous festivals across Atlantic Canada, and then to further pursue my interest in the fine arts, I have been practicing the art of photography, and trust me I am still extremely amateur. Theatre and being a part of my school’s leadership committee are two things I will definitely miss from my high school years. Even though I lived in a small town I was never at a lose as my friends, family, co-workers, and past teachers are all my supportive forces through these upcoming years, without their guidance I honestly would not be where I am today.

Now I am not a small town person in any sense, I enjoy the fast pace, high rise buildings, and multiculturalism of a larger city. In the past I have travelled across Canada attending various conferences, programs, and festivals, and through these experiences I have learned that there is so much we are not exposed to by living in a more isolated area. This has prompted me to develop a strong interest in traveling, and recently I visited New York City, where again I was immersed in a strong atmosphere filled with vary languages, clothing, and history. One thing I wish to do in university and these upcoming years is to travel to places I have never been before, as I want to experience the varying cultures on our planet, and create lasting memories.

To add just a little more about myself, I have worked as a tour guide and with the provincial government as summer jobs. These were both exceptional opportunities as again I met so many people from all walks of life, and I attained many communication, technical, and personal skills. Along with being involved in these activities, I enjoy listening to European house music which is a more lively, and upbeat genre that I have particularly taken an interest to. Also, I enjoy watching reality TV, the Food Network, and a regular dose of Ink Master. I know that your television preferences can’t get more complex and broad than that, but I guess it’s because I’m a complex person.

Presently I am registered in English 1080, mainly because it is a pre-requisite for pharmacy school but more than that I sincerely hope that I can improve my writing abilities and grammatical knowledge. I won’t lie and say that English was always a passion of mine because through high school every year we would be taught the same curriculum and each year it would get even more boring. Now being in university I really hope that changes, I want to learn more about the dynamics of English and how to execute them properly on paper. I want to become interested in the world of literature. Mainly though I want to change that strong dislike for English to a strong liking for English. This is what I consider one of my goals for the upcoming year, but I also wish to attend pharmacy school in my second year, be involved with the overwhelming amount of opportunities that are now available to me, and most importantly enjoy the whole university experience.