The qualities that I possess that would enable me to contribute to the FGCU community are compassion, leadership and commitment to excellence. Having compassion means being aware of the feelings and needs of those who are around you. It's the little things we do in life that can make a big difference in someone else's. Whether it’s helping a fellow student with homework or recognizing when a friend is having a bad day and giving him or her a shoulder to cry on – it’s these small gestures that can make all the difference to someone.
Leadership is another quality that I possess. To me, being a leader means carving your own path in life and not necessarily following others. It means understanding the difference between right and wrong and knowing actions have consequence. Leadership means having to make tough decisions at times and influencing others to make good choices as well. Sometimes it is very easy for someone to get caught up in a moment and to follow the crowd, and it takes a strong leader to resist those temptations and influence others to do the same. …show more content…
I practice this in all aspects of my life, whether it is school, family, work or athletics. There have been times where I have wanted to drop a class or quit an activity but my parents have engrained in me that you always finish what you start and give 100% effort. As I learned early on in life, it is always best do something right the first time. College is a serious commitment and I believe that FGCU holds a strong commitment to the success of their students. If I am admitted to FGCU I look forward to applying myself and demonstrating the qualities that have shaped me into the person I am
Leadership is another quality that I possess. To me, being a leader means carving your own path in life and not necessarily following others. It means understanding the difference between right and wrong and knowing actions have consequence. Leadership means having to make tough decisions at times and influencing others to make good choices as well. Sometimes it is very easy for someone to get caught up in a moment and to follow the crowd, and it takes a strong leader to resist those temptations and influence others to do the same. …show more content…
I practice this in all aspects of my life, whether it is school, family, work or athletics. There have been times where I have wanted to drop a class or quit an activity but my parents have engrained in me that you always finish what you start and give 100% effort. As I learned early on in life, it is always best do something right the first time. College is a serious commitment and I believe that FGCU holds a strong commitment to the success of their students. If I am admitted to FGCU I look forward to applying myself and demonstrating the qualities that have shaped me into the person I am