Sloan Optional Essay September 2016
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SLOAN MIT OPTIONAL ESSAYKELSEY MRKONIC • 9/15/16
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My Grandpa was one of the most hard-working people I’ve ever known-- and one of my biggest influences
He grew up in a tiny region of Croatia, came to the US and learned English at 12
He earned a scholarship to KU for Football, and made it to the NFL
The house he grew up in- today
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As a little girl, I internalized his [slightly football oriented] life mottos, and I try to live up to them, working hard every day
“Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat”
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“As long as you’re still breathing you’re alright”
“To ‘em and Through ‘em”
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So even though I am in the office from sunrise..
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.. to sunset (though can’t complain about my view)
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In my free time I try to challenge myself to do things I’ve never done.
The last 12 months have been a year of firsts:
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First Promotion, to Associate!
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Learned to drive on the left side of the street!
1st visit to Australia & New Zealand
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.. First Visit to Disneyland.. Visited my 28th state (Oregon)!
.. Successfully surprised my Mom (flying home) for the first time!
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Went to Yosemite for the first time and Climbed Half Dome! 16 Miles - 8,800 ft elevation
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1st Bungee Jump
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1st visit to France & Ireland
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... and ran my First Half Marathon (for St. Judes)!
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Most importantly, I decided to challenge myself to be a better leader and apply to Business School at Sloan
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Thank you for reading!