Drum Major Application Essay

For me, being apart of the Honors College is a way to challenge myself to new heights. I always like to find a way to challenge myself because it allows me to push past old limits and reach new heights. It is one of the most interesting ways to grow. When you push yourself and really get out of your comfort zone, then you learn so much more about yourself as a person.

When I was in my junior year, I decided to try out for drum major. I got really nervous because I was worried about how I would do in such a high up position. Normally all my leadership roles were behind the scenes to keep the machine running smoothly, but being a drum major would take me out of my comfort zone completely. I would not be the maintenance guy, but instead I would be the captain. That was a very scary concept and way out of my normal roles, but the though also was very intriguing. I really wanted to be able to help more, and even though the role was a much bigger responsibility, it was also something that I could not stop thinking about since it would allow me to be able to help out much more than I already was. I always had some ideas about helping with band morale …show more content…
I think it is imperative to take yourself out of your comfort zone and push yourself to do things you would not normally do. It is through such experiences that you truly find yourself and learn how to deal with the critical situations. Such a drive to challenge myself has led to my academic success and my discovery for my love of chemistry. By pushing myself, I have grown into the independent, self-sufficient person I am today. With the Honors College, I will push myself again and learn more things about how I can deal with situations and new perspectives on how to look at different problems. It will be another great way to challenge myself and