Leadership is a passion of mine, as reflected by my involvement in SkillsUSA, and I strive to be a leader in everything I do: from working fervently and assisting others in classes to volunteering and leading club meetings. My priority in college is to earn a degree in chemical engineering, but I will always make time to lead and volunteer.
I intend to join the Society of Women Engineers while in college. This club interests me the most because I know how arduous it can be to be a female in the engineering community. At my school, I have always been one of the few females in the drafting and technical drafting courses. There were others in my class who said I could not be an engineer because I was a girl: I retreated and became very quiet, fearing more harsh comments. I found the support I needed in SkillsUSA. My advisors assured me that my gender did not make me any less of an engineer. Overcoming these challenges bettered me as a leader and a student. Eventually I would love to become a leader in the Society of Women Engineers as it would provide me with the opportunity to share my own experiences and help other women overcome adversity. …show more content…
I believe that involvement in a student leadership organizations can transform a student’s life. Being a part of SkillsUSA gave me the opportunity to go out of my comfort zone because I used to be quite shy around others. I was able to come out of my shell and discover my leadership potential—I want others to be able to share my wonderful
I intend to join the Society of Women Engineers while in college. This club interests me the most because I know how arduous it can be to be a female in the engineering community. At my school, I have always been one of the few females in the drafting and technical drafting courses. There were others in my class who said I could not be an engineer because I was a girl: I retreated and became very quiet, fearing more harsh comments. I found the support I needed in SkillsUSA. My advisors assured me that my gender did not make me any less of an engineer. Overcoming these challenges bettered me as a leader and a student. Eventually I would love to become a leader in the Society of Women Engineers as it would provide me with the opportunity to share my own experiences and help other women overcome adversity. …show more content…
I believe that involvement in a student leadership organizations can transform a student’s life. Being a part of SkillsUSA gave me the opportunity to go out of my comfort zone because I used to be quite shy around others. I was able to come out of my shell and discover my leadership potential—I want others to be able to share my wonderful