Should a semicolon be used before a list?

I’m writing a college admissions essay and I have a question regarding the usage of a semicolon.

The sentence is:

I believe I will thrive in upper division coursework due to traits my family instilled in me; sustained focus, independent initiative, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration.

Is a semicolon the correct punctuation to use after me, or maybe a hyphen, or something else?

Thanks in advance!