Full name: Ixchel Maria Vargas Colossi
Age: 18
Country: El Salvador
Hometown: San Salvador
Family: Father, Miguel Vargas, shopkeeper. Brother, Fernando (12)
Hair, eyes: Brown, brown
Languages: Spanish, English
Occupation: Competitive triathlete/shop assistant
People tell me I look like: Rosario Dawson
Aspirations: Study Politics and Law and become a Politician.
Personal Inspiration: Eva Peron, former First Lady of Argentina
Achievements: Winner of several national triathlon competitions in junior womens’ sections, graduated high school with General Bachelors Degree
Three words to describe you: Competitive, sassy, tough
What motivates you to play Scholarship?: I cannot afford university unless I win more triathlons, but this will pay for that.
Why do you think you can win Scholarship?: I am dedicated to being the best I can be. When I enter a competition, I enter with the expectation to win. I can only try, but I will try my best, and I believe I can do anything if I try hard enough.
What experiences will you bring with you, to help you compete?: My experiences with triathlons. They are tough and they challenge you, but they remind me than I am tough and I overcome challenges.
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