Personal Essay: A Career As An Officer

I joined Phi Theta Kappa for the opportunity to surround myself with like-minded individuals. I was always told that “you are only as good as the company you keep.” I constantly strive to go above and beyond, as well as finding opportunities that help shape me into a better version of myself. My education is not something I take lightly, nor are my obligations to others. I getting to where I am today has been a rough road, my resilience is something that I am very proud of. Overcoming obstacles is something I have a lot of experience with, but it is also something I enjoy helping others get through. I would like to serve as an officer for Chi Omega for the opportunity to contribute to a team, while building leadership skills, and encouraging …show more content…
Attention to details, and time management are my keys to running a successful household while furthering my education and building skills that will help me become successful in my career field. As I mentioned, things in my life haven’t always been easy…and if given the choice, I wouldn’t change anything, simply for the life lessons those challenges taught me. I wouldn’t be writing this today if I didn’t have people in my life that encouraged, supported, and had my back when times were tough. Being an officer, would give me the chance to reciprocate that support and fellowship to others. As a member of Phi Theta Kappa, I have the opportunity to help fellow students reach their goals both in and out of the classroom. I only wish I had a better understanding of what Phi Theta Kappa was all about earlier on, because I would have accepted the invitation sooner. Spreading the word about what PTK is all about is something I would love to help with. I would love to talk to you about specific skills that I have that would benefit our chapter. Regardless, if I am chosen to be a chapter officer, I look forward to bringing some fresh ideas to the table, and making new