Club Fiesta Mexicana Reflection

Club Fiesta Mexicana 4-H is an extracurricular activity in which I have maintained a prominent leadership role. Throughout my fifteen year tenure with the group, I have been able to perform at various different venues around Oregon such as universities, elementary/middle schools, the Oregon State Fair, and at cultural events. I will continue to remain active in the group because it has allowed me to mature and personally develop at an accelerated pace. It has allowed me to share my Hispanic heritage with others and to take pride in my culture. Subsequently, I have contributed an immense amount of time and energy into the project. I have taken part in the program since the age of three and I now serve as a leader, mentor, and dance instructor for the younger children within the group. By maintaining excellent grades, travelling the nation for conferences, and being consistently active in the group; I have been able to allow the positivity within me to percolate to the younger students within the …show more content…
Throughout our years of dedication in the group, we have not only performed traditional dances, we have instilled happiness and passion within the hearts of others, gathered donations and funds for the Corvallis Multicultural Center and the 4-H Foundation, and we have shared the importance of culture with others. Having cultural pride leads me to attain the brightest future for myself. The fact that I am multilingual and speak Spanish, English, and some French has truly impacted my plans for the future. I have learned about the importance of assisting others and placing a grin on another person’s face, which is my primary motive for becoming a family practitioner. I have a desire to major in biology, minor in public health, and declared pre-med. I have been accepted to Oregon State University and will continue to place forth my utmost effort as I embark on my