At a young age my parents made it a very clear to me that being truthful and giving back to the community are important qualities to possess, and because of this as a family we have participated in many service opportunities around our neighborhood and at our church. With the values that my parents have instilled in me I can contribute to the Howard legacy. I will do this by always being active and participating not only on the Howard campus but also around the community. Whether it be in everyday life or academically I always aim to do my best and be the best me that I can be. I am able to accomplish this by working hard and always putting my best foot forward, and my hard work has paid off because sophomore year I was awarded the honor of
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My experience with this starts at a very young age. In my early years I was a brownie and Girl Scout, and not only did the Girl Scouts teach me about truth and service but it also taught me what it takes to be a great leader. These are qualities that I have kept with me throughout my life and have also given me multiple opportunities where I was able to strengthen them. One of the opportunities being was one of four students chosen to attend S.D.L.C. or the Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Here I not only learned about diversity and inclusion but I was also able to gain even more valuable tools and skills that I use in my everyday life. Today I use the skills that I have learned for my position as Peer Support Leader at my school. In this program I meet with 8th graders and talk to them and answer any questions they have about high school or life in general. It is a very selective position that I was chosen for by former members and the upper school faculty. It is one that I love and I would love to hold a similar position like this at Howard. These various positions have given me the confidence and tools that I need to succeed. I can bring what I have learned from these positions and my parents and contribute to the vision and legacy of Howard University, because my willingness to become a part of something great is important for my development as a future
My experience with this starts at a very young age. In my early years I was a brownie and Girl Scout, and not only did the Girl Scouts teach me about truth and service but it also taught me what it takes to be a great leader. These are qualities that I have kept with me throughout my life and have also given me multiple opportunities where I was able to strengthen them. One of the opportunities being was one of four students chosen to attend S.D.L.C. or the Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Here I not only learned about diversity and inclusion but I was also able to gain even more valuable tools and skills that I use in my everyday life. Today I use the skills that I have learned for my position as Peer Support Leader at my school. In this program I meet with 8th graders and talk to them and answer any questions they have about high school or life in general. It is a very selective position that I was chosen for by former members and the upper school faculty. It is one that I love and I would love to hold a similar position like this at Howard. These various positions have given me the confidence and tools that I need to succeed. I can bring what I have learned from these positions and my parents and contribute to the vision and legacy of Howard University, because my willingness to become a part of something great is important for my development as a future