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<p>Every young boy plays video games; my favourite was the strategy game Age of Mythology. That game triggered what would become a profound interest for history. Throughout my highschool years I was very lucky to have superb history teachers who fuelled my fascination for the subject even more. As a result I chose History Advanced which has improved my critical evaluation and historiographical awareness. I have always enjoyed impressing teachers with my extra-curricular knowledge and that is why instantly after school I would research additional information on the historic topics we studied in class. Finally the time came when I had to make a decision about my career path and I thought back over all the things I had done in my life and made up my mind. I was going to become a history teacher.</p>
<p>During the first years of secondary we studied the advanced civilisations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. They had invented thermometers, advanced medicine and had already discovered that the sun was the centre of the solar system. I was appalled how could the human race have been so advanced 2500 years ago? My enthusiasm though was and is battles. For example, reading about Julius Caesar and his brilliant campaign to Gaul seemed exhilarating to me. What fascinated me the most though, due to my Greek origins, were the battles of Ancient Greece against the Persians. It startled me as to how so few Greek soldiers managed to stop an entire empire.</p>
<p>After selecting History Advanced we learned about how the world and Europe in particular came to what it is now through both world wars, their backgrounds and the Cold War. Seeing how so many things have changed in such little time bewilders me and makes me curious. Its a conflict which still takes place nowadays which made me realise that history is being written at the moment. This curiosity led me to read Dark Continent: Europes Twentieth Century by Mark Mazower. I learned so much about political systems imposed on people and their reactions to it. This made me doubt our current political system and whether people actually wanted democracy or chose it by default. Tony Judts book Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 broadened my horizons. I discovered about the Stalinised part of Europe, the political beliefs and the ideas of the USSR. It taught me much more about the impact WWII had on peoples lives. Also, the book showed me another alternative on how communism might have ended: It imploded of its own accord. </p>
<p>Going to Venice this year left me amazed with Saint Marks Basilicas and the rest of the citys architecture. My cultural diversity expanded when I took part in World Challenge in Malawi. Going to there, seeing the culture and interacting with the locals has made me aware of life outside Europe and its circumstances. My school organised many trips, I travelled to Verdun last year where I saw the battlefield and got a better sense of the conditions soldiers had to fight in. What left me shocked was the immensity of the American. This year I will be visiting the concentration camp in Auschwitz and going to Paris with my class. Last year I went on another school trip to Naples where we visited the ruins of Pompeii which gave me an insight on the Ancient Roman lifestyle. Finally, in Istanbul we visited Hagia Sophia, striking me with its amazing architectural design and also the Archaeology Museum of Istanbul where we saw Alexanders Tomb and the Ottoman Treasures. </p>
<p>I have been attending the European School of Luxembourg since 1999 thus not only being fluent in English, French and Greek but also growing up with people from all over the European Union which made me realise I am a European citizen and not only Greek. I started playing chess at four and was vice-champion in my category at thirteen. The year after, I became national champion of weight-lifting in my category. Ive also been boxing for the past 2 years and aim on competing soon. Sports gave me confidence, taught me to be dedicated and to never give up no matter what it takes. I am the head of my schools Leisure Committee and the vice president of the BAC committee which requires responsibility, teamwork and organisation.</p>
<p>I was always thrilled about studying in the UK due to its rich history and its diverse culture. Ive been interacting with people from all over Europe since the beginning of my academic education and Im eager to continue doing so by studying in the UK in order to improve my evaluation and build the foundation for my History Career. I hope to one day teach History in English.</p>