Personal Statement: A Career As An Assistant

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Being an assistant, I believe my skills and experiences would be of great asset to the camp. As a previous camper, I believe I could come to understand them and be able to work with them a lot easier than not being have been a camper. I have experience and knowledge with a widespread of editing programs. Having been an instructor, I would be able to help teach and assist all ages in whatever ways possible. I currently hold a leadership role in my Boy Scout troop as Senior Patrol Leader. Kids, especially the younger ones, get home sick from time to time. I have had many experiences in scouting where I have been away from home for quite some time; seeing as my troop camps out monthly. I have had to help younger ones get used to a week away

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