WHO
I grew up as the younger sibling of two in a nuclear family in Zaragoza, Spain. Since the very beginning, I demonstrated to be a noticeably active and high energy child eager to embark on new adventures. My parents decided to sign me up for swimming lessons. Shortly after, I started to swim competitively, but it wouldn't be until my 10 years of age that I would find my sport. Rowing just felt right. For unclear reasons at the time, I took up this utterly new sport, and wow, I'm so thankful I did. Rowing has given me so much that I could not imagine how my life would be without it.
Results do matter, but I'm not talking about that here. Rowing has empowered me with self-discipline, a relentless drive, an unbelievable work ethic, and the capacity to persevere as much as I humanly can in every single aspect of my life together with time management skills​. Furthermore, it has introduced me to hundreds of people who I'm extremely grateful to call friends nowadays and who have shaped who I am today.
WHEN
WHERE
Although Zaragoza is what I call home home, various life circumstances have led me to move around temporarily and experience how different life is in several parts of the World.
My natal neighborhood in Spain
Home in college
Home for two summers and first half of 2023 season
Home for three summers, second half of 2023 season and 2024
Fall 2020 home
Summer 2021 home
WHY
"Be the change that you wish to see on the world" – Gandhi
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Do you ever feel like everything happens for a reason? That the path you have followed makes complete sense? Living is feeling, and nothing compares to feeling alive and purposeful. I very much enjoy the adrenaline rush my body produces when I work to become the person I will one day be. I need to feel that I am fulfilling my goals.
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"Discipline leads to habits. Habits lead to consistency. consistency leads to growth" – Elon Musk
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I joined the early morning workout group when I was 14 years old. The adrenaline boost I felt when I got to high school at 8:15 after practice may be hard to understand. However, the increase in productivity was almost addicting. As years passed, the frequency of these AM practices increased, as well as my high school workload and other commitments. I'm a very social person, so I didn't want to miss out my friend gatherings either. Therefore, the only way I had to get to do everything was to meticulously schedule in advance, prioritize and execute. This kept building over the years, and my mentality of making every possible effort for what is worth it with it.
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"Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning" – Gloria Steinem
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As soon as the concepts of (time) management, optimization and tradeoff were introduced in my life, I realized my passion for them had originated years before, I just hadn’t labeled them. I work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines. I have excellent time management skills, am a good listener and work well in a team environment. I take initiative in my endeavors. I enjoy using my creativity, organizational skills, and innovative instincts when working on a project. I also adapt well to changing environments.
I create and maintain relationships with colleagues and mentors, who bolster me whenever I need it. I am personable, a team player, and bring new ideas.
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NOW WHAT
My dream of racing at the Olympic Games will come true in July 2024. I'm excited to see where my training brings me. After that, I plan to start a masters degree, probably in the finance area.
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