When I first discovered the academic prowess and the opportunities that were offered at Montclair State University, I found myself having a feeling that this was the school for me. This gut feeling became amplified once I had done research on the Feliciano School of Business and the Montclair State Law School. For years I had envisioned myself being at an institution that values and initiates an educational and empowering environment as this would fit in well with my core academic strengths and ideals and for these reasons I am gladly seeking admission to Montclair State University. Throughout my academic career I have gained valuable insight into what my academic strengths and interests have developed into.…
When volunteering at West Minnehaha it made me realize things that I didn’t pay attention to before going in. The point was to build relationships, problem solve, what to do in a conflict situation, and step outside of my comfort zone. I learned how to do every single one of those things. I realized that the kids are in need of someone who they can look up to and a dependable person who they can count on. For example, I was looking after a few kids that were doing homework and when walking around I hear a conversation of two kids.…
The college campus offered me a variety of activities to collaborate with my peers. Although I lived with many students, the…
At Xavier University we believe in the “All for One and One for All” philosophy; showing that camaraderie and equality among all are still possible. One way Xavier lives up to its support for students is through the one-year long Smooth Transition mentoring program. I served as a smooth transition mentor to three incoming first-year students during the 2016-2017 academic year. In order to ensure that they have a successful first year at Xavier, I informed them about the resources Xavier University provides, including the writing center, mathematics lab, tutoring services, Ohio link, and much more. I also advised them to make good decisions and form relationships with people who would motivate them to succeed.…
As I write this essay, I am serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Manchester, NH. I work in an inner-city classroom with 5th grade students, making education more accessible for those who come from difficult backgrounds. My path through high school has been difficult at times. After making a few bad choices at Asheville School, I spent several months in therapeutic wilderness programs.…
Being a member of this distinguished society is what I have strived towards since elementary school. Watching presentations and hearing stories from individuals in high school from a young age (who were at the time active National Honor Society members), inspired the archetype that I aspired to be –the archetype of an individual who shares the four characteristics that National Honor Society stands for: scholarship, service, leadership and character. Throughout my high school career, I worked towards the scholarship aspect. Despite where I am currently, my freshman year had not gone as well as I hoped it would.…
Through volunteering, I have gained valuable insight into the medical field and I saw the difference one individual can make in their…
Volunteering at Veterans Affairs Medical Center was one of the greatest experience I've ever had. Sitting down with the elderly and getting to know them, I noticed if more teens could actually sit down and take the time to talk to an elderly person they could gain an opulent amount of knowledge. Sitting down and getting to talk an innumerable amount of veterans as I could, I was intrigued by how each person had a story of their own going through WWII. Voluntarily, I was able to contribute to the organization by having open conversations with the veterans, providing beverages, and having a great time. It wasn't till the end of the program when my perception began to change about the organization I volunteered for, it's more than just about kids…
Throughout high school, I have been involved in many activities. I started off with the STEM academy in my high school. In the STEM academy, we held special events that teach people, especially kids, about new experiments and science-related careers. I helped out the STEM academy by explaining people about the experiments, the purpose behind the experiments and cleaned or organized lab equipment. I was a part of the STEM academy for approximately three years in high school and I really enjoyed it because I knew I could make a difference in my community.…
I volunteered as a mentor for the Engineering Diversity Retreat. This event was an initiative program to increase the number of minorities in STEM related fields by inviting recently accepted minority students to spend the weekend with current minority students in STEM related fields. I am currently the public relations officer for BACC and general body member of NSBE. I’ve assisted in creating multiple events for BACC and I advertise these events to the RIT community.…
I wasn't sure at all of what I wanted to do for my senior project at the beginning of the school year but I knew i had to figure it out quick. The only thing i knew is that i wanted it to involve kids. At first I was hoping to volunteer with special needs kids at the Swindells Resource Center through providence. That unfortunately was not going to be possible because of scheduling issues.…
The Honors College Program at UIC gives students the chance to further develop and implement their knowledge and principles. If given the opportunity to join this community, I intend to make the best of the learning environment by contributing my organizational skills, dedication, and enthusiasm. I am extremely optimistic that the Honors College will help to fulfill my dream of becoming a….. Dedicating myself towards scholastic excellence will be my top priority at the Honors College. This entails upholding my grades, as well as further developing and implementing the knowledge that I obtain.…
During the last couple years I’ve been blessed to be a part of such amazing once in a lifetime opportunities. I was a part of the cheerleading team all four years of high school, my freshman year I was on the varsity basketball cheerleading team. My sophomore year I was on the junior varsity competition/football cheerleading team, I was also captain on this team my junior year. My senior year I was a part of the varsity competition and football cheerleading team and was able to compete at Districts, Regionals, States and UCA nationals. Summer of 2012 I was able to go with my churches youth group and help in the efforts to restore the jersey shore.…
As I watched Frankie jumble up the letters of her name, despite spending all morning practicing the correct way to write them, I wondered if she would ever be able to write out complete sentences without help. This was just one example of the constant repetition I endured and that sometimes tested my patience that summer. My parents had suggested that I volunteer at the Extended School Year (ESY) program for special needs students that ran for the whole month of July. Although I was hesitant due to the fact that the program began early in the morning during summer vacation, I decided to sign up in order to get an idea of whether or not working with children would be something I was interested in pursuing. When I arrived on the first day, I walked into a classroom in which the students and teachers were all familiar with one another and felt extremely out of place.…
Volunteering at Little Light of Mine has continued to be a positive and rewarding experience. I continue to be impressed with the overview of the program and have learned a tremendous amount these past couple of weeks. The hands on experience I am having is truly remarkable. I have learned that the profession of social work greatly needs hard-working and devoted people. Looking professional and speaking professional are two very important key elements.…