Becoming Myself In High School

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High school is an up and down battle for a student. Being involved can sometimes be challenging between managing grades, family or social relationships, and extracurricular activities. In addition to this, senior year can especially be a stress filled year considering the life-altering decisions adults pressure students into. Yet, I have made it my mission to find a way to balance school, life, and staying involved. If I were not to push myself beyond just simply showing up at school I would never be as successful as I am today. To begin with, I will start with all of the school activities I have participated in through my junior and senior year of high school. First, I was elected as a representative for our student council. With …show more content…
Secondly, I have also been a member of the Student Leadership Team at C-TEC for the past two years. I am most proud of my participation in this club. I say this because it has been an incredible learning experience. With being involved, I have grown to learn how to be a leader and embrace the qualities expected from a leader. I also got the chance to experience speaking in front of crowds and being someone who others follow. Another great opportunity I have thrown myself into is the social studies club and Newark Youth Council. Both are intriguing and allow me to stay involved with the local government system. Furthermore, I;m a member of National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. I enjoy being a part of both of the organizations because they give me the chance to …show more content…
I have also spent many hours working for the Licking County Health Department, Licking County Humane Society, and a local nursing home. Helping others is a moral I was raised up with and although I don’t volunteer as much as I like at these three places, I still enjoy the little amount of time I get to spend. Overall, these exposures have prepared me for not only college but life as well. I am beyond ready to start the next stage of my life at The University of Akron. I’m ready to change up my involvement somewhere else and continue to grow as an

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