Eagle Scout: A Career As A Role Model

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As an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, I have the opportunity to work with youth and help to develop social, technical, and leadership skills. Over the summer of 2106, I had the privilege to serve as a STEM instructor for our local Cub Scout Resident Camp. There, I taught cub scouts about advanced subjects such as forces, robotics, and engineering which inspired them to consider careers in the STEM field. In addition to acting as an instructor, my position as Song Crew Leader put me in front of the 150+ youth in attendance allowing me to serve as a role model for the cub scouts. The opportunity to talk with youth and adults alike allowed me to share my own knowledge and experiences while being able to learn about their own experiences

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