Yet another cry for help

I need help with my 'Who are you and what have you understood and accomplished' essay. I'll gladly take any critism. Thanks in advance
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Perhaps it was my parents who first inspired my thirst for knowledge. An electrical engineer and an author, they never ceased to emphasize the value of a good education to their three children. Being the youngest and the last to arrive at university, I carry an immense burden.

I was born into a multicultural and nomadic family. This was due to my father’s demanding occupation, which involved frequent travel. As a result, I have been exposed to various different nationalities. These experiences have shaped me into a better individual.

It was certainly hard, at least on my part, to adjust to new schools and lifestyles, but although very trying at first, I managed to adapt to it. In fact, as I look back at those days, I consider myself fortunate to have experienced so much. At the age of 13, I had lived in more countries than I could remember. In each of the countries that I have lived in, I have stayed long enough to understand their cultures. I learnt that every individual is unique, no matter what their racial background. I have also learnt to speak several languages. These include English, Norwegian and Somali, which I can voice fluently. I also know the basics in French and am quite comfortable in conversing with Swedes and Arabs.

I enjoy taking part in various solo and team sports and carry a particularly keen interest in basketball and soccer. In my high school, I am captain of my varsity basketball team and have participated in various recognized National tournaments. I also play in the starting 11 of the school soccer team, which came 2nd in the National Dubai League, and have taken part in the ‘Dubai Team Pepsi Football League’ in 2004. I am also on the varsity softball team and am an avid swimmer, which is why I hold the record of the 3rd fastest swimmer in the school.

I maintain a diverse choice of activities ranging from martial arts to co-heading the chess club. In a way, I am the founder and president of the environmental awareness project established in our school. Occasionally on my spare time, I attend to the weaker students and assist the supervisors during examination retakes. In my earlier years, I was a proud member of the Anti bullying Squad, which rapidly decreased the amount of bullying in our school. I have since than elevated myself to the title; Discipline Team Leader, which consisted of ensuring my peers be more disciplined and mature. Chosen as Class Prefect for my section, I was given a reasonable amount of responsibilities. Some of which I have completed, and some I am still working on.

With respect to all these activities, I have learned to be flexible and have attained a number of agreeable qualities; integrity, leadership, patience and respect. Waterloo has all the opportunities I am looking for in carrying on my education, maturing my identity, and contributing culturally and academically.