Carolina Renaissance Reflection

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Perhaps the most meaningful experience of my high school years was my experience performing in the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Performing for the past three years in this event has taught me a variety of different skills, and left me with a plethora of memories that I⿿ll cherish and carry with me forever.

For example, I've always been a reserved person, but being able to test myself as a performer in this largely improvisation-based event has allowed me to open up to the world and respond quickly, and with finesse, to whatever life deems fit to toss my way. My time with the Renaissance Festival has also taught me to be a hard worker, requiring every weekend for two months spent on your feet, outside in any weather, in a special costume

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