Hi everyone. My name is Lin Yuan. When I first walked into this room, I wasn't just a student with a textbook in my hand; I felt a little nervous, like anyone else would. People often expect me to be perfect, or they see me as the one who memorizes dates quiz answers without understanding the context. But I guess I've been thinking about my life for a long time. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information I have to take in every day, and other times I realize that the most important thing is just trying to get through it one step at a time. I am a sophomore at our high school, which means I'm still in the middle of my junior year of high school, and I'm going to graduate in a few months. The first thing I want to say is that I'm not looking for a perfect answer key right now, but rather a way to explain who I really am. When I started this journey, I picked up a lot of different languages just to satisfy a fear of being different, but now I think that's not the case. The fear was real, and I learned a lot from it, but now I see that fluency comes from using the language, not just passing a test. As a student, my main focus is on math and physics. I don't think about them as boring subjects anymore; I see them as a way to think more logically about the world around me. In my sophomore year, I did a few research projects that required some serious data analysis. I had to find out why a specific type of bridge collapsed under certain weights, and I used Python to crunch the numbers. I actually kept the code for about three weeks, and I spent a lot of time just staring at the error logs. It was hard, but when I finally figured out the pattern, I felt a real sense of satisfaction that I could fix an error myself. I remember being tired and frustrated, but I also felt a kind of pride when I realized I hadn't just copied a solution; I'd understood the underlying concept. I also enjoy music. Music is just another way to process emotions, and lately, I've been really into electronic music genres. I listen to beats for about four hours every single day to help me relax after a long day of studying. It doesn't always work, but when I'm in that flow, the details of the city outside just seem to fade away. I think that's how I manage my own stress. I don't need to force myself to smile or look perfect; I just need to let the music carry me through the moment. Looking forward to the future, I see myself as someone who is flexible and adaptable. The world changes fast, and maybe I shouldn't be sticking to one rigid path forever. I want to keep learning new skills, even if they're not directly related to my major. I think a lot of people worry about their grades, but I believe that a person who can think critically and solve problems is far more valuable than someone who just scores high on a multiple-choice test. There is a lot of pressure around high school letters of application and college applications. Sometimes I feel like I'm playing a game of hide and seek with the admissions committee, trying to give them the best impression. But I think that's not the right way to see it. It's more about showing potential and a genuine interest in the field. If I can prove that I'm curious and eager to learn, that's enough. In conclusion, I don't want to be the most famous person in the room. I just want to be honest about what I am, what I love, and what I want to do next. I hope everyone can learn from my examples and my struggles. Thank you for listening to me speak.