“I have to go here, dad. I just have to,” I told my father during our first tour of Colorado Mesa University’s campus. “I already feel like a Maverick,” I admitted as I straightened out my new CMU ball cap from the campus bookstore. It was a strange feeling knowing that I would no longer be Lakeland High School’s most spirited student, but there was excitement in knowing that I would soon show my pride for Colorado Mesa. Images of my blue and white spirit wear quickly changed to be maroon and gold. I was eager to represent my new home away from home. However, college spirit is on a much bigger scale than high school spirit. What could I do in college to show support of my university while encouraging others to do the same?
As it turns out, the answer to my question was all around me; they were all wearing maroon and gold shirts. Each CMU ambassador presented themselves with …show more content…
As I step into the Ambassador role, I will bring my team-leader mentality and strong work ethic acquired from three years of experience as the captain of both the girls Varsity Boardercross (snowboarding) team and the girls Varsity Lacrosse team. My hard working nature helped me receive my Varsity letters for Boardercross and Lacrosse as a high school freshman, quickly accelerating to leadership positions as a sophomore. I believe my most powerful leadership attribute shines through situational leadership within a group or team. The ability to quickly assess a situation and then lead one’s peers accordingly is not an easily taught skill. (Insert? A time when I showed powerful leadership and involved all members of the group Ex. Book talk in AP lang) I pride myself in getting all members of a group involved when working towards a common goal, and maintaining focus as a group with a clearly defined goal and path
As it turns out, the answer to my question was all around me; they were all wearing maroon and gold shirts. Each CMU ambassador presented themselves with …show more content…
As I step into the Ambassador role, I will bring my team-leader mentality and strong work ethic acquired from three years of experience as the captain of both the girls Varsity Boardercross (snowboarding) team and the girls Varsity Lacrosse team. My hard working nature helped me receive my Varsity letters for Boardercross and Lacrosse as a high school freshman, quickly accelerating to leadership positions as a sophomore. I believe my most powerful leadership attribute shines through situational leadership within a group or team. The ability to quickly assess a situation and then lead one’s peers accordingly is not an easily taught skill. (Insert? A time when I showed powerful leadership and involved all members of the group Ex. Book talk in AP lang) I pride myself in getting all members of a group involved when working towards a common goal, and maintaining focus as a group with a clearly defined goal and path