Being a leader, is more than being in a position of authority; it leader means guiding others in a direction that benefits them, and ultimately benefits others around them. I am a strong believer in the idea of leadership for service. This is the idea that I would be serving as a leader at UNC, not for my benefit, but for the benefit of others. By obtaining the leadership role as an orientation leader, I will be able to make a positive impact on incoming students, as well as students who have already experienced UNC. A Resident Assistant impacts a student throughout their entire semester during their time on campus. Being a Resident Assistant would give me an opportunity to use my leadership skills in a way that will help things within the
