Wednesday, January 30, 2008

My Bio

Benjamin Gillespie

Name: Benjamin

Hometown: Denver

Major: Modern Languages – Spanish

Minor: Anthropology

Favorite class: Spanish Phonetics – Theory and Practice

Background:
I have lived in Colorado my whole life. I am the oldest of eight children (five girls and three boys), who all are from the same parents. I work full time, take a full semester load at Metro State and love to go four wheeling, play soccer, Frisbee and board games, as well as spend time with my girlfriend. I have been studying Spanish since the sixth grade at Littleton Academy, where Señora Melin ignited my love for it. My passion for Spanish was encouraged and secured through the teaching of a wonderful educator, Señora Susan Truitt at Heritage High School, and now I gain incredible knowledge and information from the Modern Languages faculty at Metro State. I am a member of La sociedad honoraria hispánica and El Club Quixote de MSCD.

Favorite quote:
"Quién no se aventura, no cruza el mar."
– Anonymous
(He who isn't adventuresome, will not cross the sea.)

Why I’m excited about being part of “The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State”:
I am thrilled to be a part of this program because it is an opportunity for me to connect with other students on campus and with business representatives from Downtown Denver. I am also excited to be challenged in new and thought provoking ways that will help me grow and mature.

Why I should win “The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State”:
I should win "The Apprentice Challenge" because I am ambitious and driven to complete what is needed—completely, qualitatively and efficiently.

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