Hello! My name is Vanessa Vukovic and I am 16 years old. I am currently a grade eleven student attending Charles Best Secondary School and live in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. This is my second year taking Social Responsibility, and I’m thrilled to be back! My favourite subject in school is English as I find the course fascinating, given the endless possibilities to perform art through text. It is very captivating to see how other people express themselves through the form of writing as well!
I initially found out about Social Responsibility through the course selection sheet last year, in addition to my older sister who has taken this class previously. While reading what this course is all about, one thing that caught my eye was that this class is an independent study, meaning that I have the freedom to pick a topic of interest and dive deep to immerse myself with more knowledge about the subject matter. Therefore, I was excited to have the opportunity of learning more beyond the core classes on my timetable, and branch out to discover more about the things I have a passion for, or just for the sake of curiosity. I’m taking this class for the second year as I thoroughly enjoyed the concepts learned last year. For the reasons stated, I chose to do research on two inquiry projects this past year, and am overjoyed to be given the chance to branch out to different topics of interest this school year!
A passion of mine is playing Soccer. I currently play for the Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club for the past six years. I love the game as it is very simple to play, with barely any equipment needed, where it can be played anywhere by anyone. I play soccer for many different reasons, but just to name a few, I play because it brings communities together, requires teamwork, and creates lasting memories.
Another passion I have is travelling to new places and discovering more about the beautiful cities available to see worldwide. I love to travel as it helps me explore different ways of life and gives me more insight on cultures. A substantial reason on why I love to travel so much is because it is beautiful to get out of the “everyday routine” and go on thrill-seeking adventures whilst stepping out of my comfort zone. Learning about topics in a textbook is one thing, but will never compare to what one may learn when travelling to fascinating destinations, and absorbing so much information about different parts around the world, with a rich history.
The image below shows me and my family in the Bahamas!
In my free time, I enjoy cooking, running, biking, and watching my favourite TV shows! I like to cook as it is super relaxing and once I complete a recipe, I feel a sense of accomplishment, especially when I cook for my family and friends. At the end of a tough day, I like to kick back and relax while watching a good show as well. Some of my favourite series I have watched so far are Gilmore Girls, This is Us, Lost, and The Bear! Bike riding is also a fun activity. I usually hit the trails in Mundy Park which is conveniently located close to home. Although, the longest bike ride I went on was 52 kilometers, starting from Lake Country (the Okanagan Valley region of B.C) to Vernon!
I hope you learned a little bit more about me! Thank you very much for reading!
–Vanessa Vukovic
Hello! Vanessa ,
I have really enjoyed reading about you. First and foremost we like the same subject that is English. Secondly making use of your leisure time appropriately is one of the things I have learnt from you .Therefore I am waiting to learn more from you.
Hello Beatrice,
Thank you so much for your comment! It is very cool to know that we both share an interest in English! Additionally, I do try my best to be productive and learn new skills during my leisure time. I am happy to hear that you learned this about me.
Thanks again for taking the time to comment on my post. I’m looking forward to your upcoming projects!
Hey Vanessa, it’s my prayer that you are doing good. I have really enjoyed reading about you. I also love English being a subject because I put more interest in it. I therefore expect to hear more from you.
Hello Raphaella,
Thank you very much for your kind comment! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed reading my blog post. It is so cool that we both share a passion for the subject of English! I find the subject to be filled with endless possibilities, so I’m glad to know we share the same interest.
Thanks again for taking the time to comment on my post. I’m looking forward to your upcoming work as well!
Hi Vanessa , it is enjoyable to read your blog . We have one thing in common playing soccer and travelling to new places to discover a lot. You also use your leisure time appropriately .We will learn a lot together.
Hi Vanessa! I really enjoyed reading your post. It’s awesome how passionate you are about English and how much you enjoy exploring different forms of expression through writing. I also love your interests in soccer, travel, and cooking . Your curiosity to step out of your comfort zone, whether through traveling or taking on inquiry projects, is really inspiring. Thanks for sharing so much about yourself!
Hello Stephen,
Thank you so much for your comment! It is so cool that we both share interests in soccer, travelling, and cooking! I am thrilled to hear that my curiosity is inspiring. I try to learn something new everyday to enhance my knowledge.
Thank you again for taking the time to read my post and sharing your thoughtful comments. It is much appreciated!