Growing up in a single parent household with a younger sister, JE learned the importance of respect, drive and poise. He credited his mom, grandparents and sports as the main reason for his character and accomplishments, more than his own confidence. Playing baseball allowed JE to learn valuable lessons relevant on and off the field. He spoke on how each time he steps on the field it is a different experience and sometimes a different outcome. Having a clear and proactive mindsight was the key to him doing his best. He said this was very relative to his acceptance into UPenn, his dream school. He said he took it as if he was stepping onto the baseball field, just another experience with a unique outcome. Despite his confidence in his academic ability, he said it did not matter when he considered being accepted or denied. He recalled the feeling when he opened the notification and heard the triumphant music coming from his laptop speakers. He fell to his knees. His simple ignorance to his own accomplishments and capabilities led him to doubt himself. From that triumph, JE realized that he needed to start considering himself at a higher appreciative level. His confidence did not essentially flourish over night, but he recalled that he started to take himself in a more serious manner. He wanted to show people why UPenn chose him and more so feel worthy of the opportunity. Therefore, he eventually defined confidence as having faith in one's self to complete and accomplish anything. He credits the SLA community for supporting him and making him realize the kind of student and person he could be. He spoke of feeling nothing but love and respect from the administration, teachers, teammates and peers. Knowing JE the way that I do, I actually never knew him to be the student with qualifications for an Ivy League institution. It surprised me (and made me proud) to learn that he was accepted. Perhaps it was his own lack of self-assurance or him being humble, but to meet such high qualifications and your peers not know of such capabilities is astounding. Going forward, I wanted JE to feel proud of his intelligence and not feel shy to exert it. Just as previous interviews, I asked how he could be more aware of his own personal perception and how he affects others. His answers were simple, to be kind and to listen. People lack respect for others and that is the downfall of confidence, some are not supported enough others are too boastful. As we talked more, I got to understand that JE was the happy medium. He is not boastful but he is still aware of his own capabilities. While he declared the dialogue was beneficial and made him more aware, I found myself being the one to walk away with a greater understanding. A simple notion that being humble is just as equally imperative as having confidence. They both have the same affects, one characteristic is just more subdued than the other.