It was the same thought process almost every morning on my way to work. There I was, a recent college graduate driving to a low-paying position that I was certainly overqualified for. While I knew that the job was temporary, I could not help but think of my former classmates who were embarking upon careers which offered comfortable salaries and benefits. Feelings of inadequacy, fear, and self-doubt would overcome me. Yet, as I would begin to ask myself, “what am I doing with my life,” I would merge onto I-496 in Lansing and the answer would come into view. The Peace Corps billboard read: “Never start a sentence with I should have.” It was this same motto that carried me through a year-long Peace Corps application process and into a world of new experiences.
My undergraduate years at Michigan State prepared me well for service in the Peace Corps. My studies came first, but I took advantage of the perks that a Big Ten university had to offer. I exhibited strong management, networking, and communication skills in my various roles with the Women in Business Students’ Association. I demonstrated strong leadership capability by rising from a general member, to fund raising chair, and then president in three years. I helped coordinate community service projects in East Lansing and the surrounding communities which, in turn, provided me with a greater awareness of the different demographics that exist there. Working in conjunction with local non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) and other volunteer organizations in the area prepared me for the roles I have played within NGOs in Cameroon. The lasting relationships I made all over the world during my studies abroad show my strong compatibility with others. I came out of each of ...
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...essed with great parents and a stable home life and I would like to offer my services to those who are not so fortunate. I am particularly drawn to Michigan State’s Chance at Childhood Advocacy Clinic program.
My biggest regret from my undergraduate years was that I did not do enough. For the longest time, I believe I was afraid of failure. If I did not think that whatever I was about to do would be perfect, I all too often did nothing at all. I credit my experiences in Cameroon for showing me that the only way to know what you are capable of is, is to try. My willingness to try, to accept criticism, and to learn from my mistakes will be very advantageous during my law school years. As I look towards the future, I cannot help but reflect on that Peace Corps billboard and know that my goal in future endeavors will be never to feel as if I should have done more.
...Bridgewater State University was a complete success. For some that she presented in front of, it could have been the first time that they have ever heard of her community center in Tanzania or the first time they have ever heard of Tanzania. Relating to her overall purpose of being at the university, her message was received well by many. As she said, she wanted to make people more aware that volunteer work can help inspire people to make a difference in their communities. She has successfully presented a case were two people exiled from a country; in which they were brought up, and moved to a country that is 180°different having success in creating a stronger community and were able to have that community become worldly known: with the lack of technology. This is a remarkable and evident accomplishment of the organizational structure utilized for social services.
Over the course of my college career, I have involved myself with diverse organizations and have led and participated in various philanthropic activities with these associations. Wor...
I am a recent graduate of Cornerstone University, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology. Although, my experience is in administrative (Medical), my passion is helping children find loving and caring families. Catholic Charities of West Michigan’s reputation for putting children first and my personal experience, having placed an infant for adoption nearly 28 years ago, would be beneficial to your organization. In addition, to my strong work ethic, impeccable attention to detail, and
Since time began there has always been conflict. Whether it be religious, race oriented, or conflict over land. Conflicts have lead countries and nations to amass armies. While some armies are small, others may be vast in size. No matter the size of the Army they all have one thing in common… their Soldiers. As Non-Commissioned Officers we would be without a profession if we did not take care of, and retain our Soldiers. Through their mishaps and mistakes it is our job to lead them as they will, hopefully, be taking over our position as they climb the ladder to becoming the next great leader we aspire them to become. However, as in life, there are always trials and tribulations that come with life in the Military. We have all had Soldiers with
I aspire to achieve many things during my time in the Peace Corps. I hope that I can make a lasting impact on my community and those around me. I hope to help the people of Botswana see what a citizen of the United States is really like in a positive light. I hope to help members of my community achieve goals as a community using my technical assistance. I aspire to come face to face with people who are suffering in ways that are hard for me to imagine and, through perseverance, prevail with a better understanding of how the people of Botswana can be helped on both ...
Throughout its years of activity, the Peace Corps has provided indisputable support to developing countries worldwide. Volunteers work in schools, on farms, and in the community to teach much-needed skills in the areas of technology, environment, agriculture, education, and more. Over twenty-thousand volunteers were sent to Latin America within the first three decades of the programs formation. There, they focused on community development and helping the poor people solve local problems. Although budget cuts re...
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"...and he chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful. He chose what the world looks down on and despises and thinks is nothing... that no one can boast in God's presence." - 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 (GNT)
As I sat in the boiling hot sun, the heat that had overwhelmed me throughout the day surpassed. I was engulfed by Lu Paul, a native Hawaiian advocate who was telling me the story of how Native Hawaiians loss their rights. “How did my people become a minority in their own land?” he asked me inquisitively. I found myself making many connections with this man’s story and my own. As he answered my questions about inequality in his community, he began to speak of many things that I had witnessed in my life, that I thought only my own culture experienced. “My people need to fight for equal education, language rights, and employment”, he stated firmly. It was in this moment I began to broaden my perspective of inequality and minority rights. This along with the many other field experiences I had during my semester abroad, help shape my desire to attend law school and work both nationally and abroad in civil and human rights.
Today when I woke, I was expecting my son to be asleep. That wasn't the case. Today was his first race. Now here we were, at the track, race about to start, everyone was lined up ready to run. *bang* The starting gun went off. Like a bolt of lightning, everything came flashing back to me.
Ahmed 1 Alhussain Ahmed Marry Dubbe ENF 16 march 2016 DfgdfgfdgdfgdfgAn American college professor from the State of Maine, who volunteered during the American Civil War said, "Let me say no danger and no hardship ever makes me wish to get back to that college life again." As a result of growing up in Iraq , I have learned how to deal with the dangerous situation , after many of my friends and my family relatives lost their lives in mysterious circumstances my family took a decision to travel to the dream land the united states of America After we’ve been waiting for three years (the refugees process) finally they accepted us as refugees and they told us we’ve to be ready to move during the next month. Everybody in my family was happy although
The best part about life is that we are always given second chances in most things we do, and I am a perfectly good example to prove this statement. I was born and grew up in a small town in Colombia, about three hours away from Cartagena, one of the country’s biggest cities. Life was difficult, especially for a young boy, barely beginning his journey on earth, with very little intelligence of survival in a country that does not offer many resources or paths toward freedom. As most people know, Colombia is known around the world for its coffee and unfortunately, for its guerilla forces that control most of the country’s drug trafficking. The drug trade is one of the country’s only money-making resources. These harsh conditions created an environment making it even harder for me to be able to try to achieve my goal of becoming a successful and educated human being. There were so many factors I would have to overcome in order to attain and achieve my goals and be happy about my way of life.
To some people, it is only noise but to me, it was a whole new world. I can still remember the first time I heard a round whiz past my ear, the cars passing by, or SSG Blue yelling at me to get down. At that moment, I realized that I was not training anymore. I was made aware that everything and everyone were out to kill me. I kept telling myself, “I shouldn’t be here.” Mentally, I can hear my mother in the background crying just as the day she did when she found out I joined the military. My life was not the same nor will it ever be the same. In my first combat tour I learned the importance of life, how to mentally prepare myself for the worst outcomes, and I learned how to be a great leader.
Since beginning my college career at CCU I have begun to dream bigger than I had ever thought possible. God has put a calling on my heart to help teens deal with life issues and show them his plan and purpose for their lives. Being a youth leader for the past several years, has enabled me to do just that. However, that calling has reached a new level because of my recent involvement with a couple students in the foster system and visiting one of them in the local youth shelter. This recent experience has not only touched my heart deeply, but also fueled my passion to a new height. According to the AFCARS Report (2015), there were 415,129 children in foster care as of September 30, 2014. Of those 415,129 children 264,746 entered the foster care system in FY 2014, and 107,918 were waiting for adoption. Of the
When I was seventeen I nervously traveled about 350 miles from my sleepy little home town of Freedom, Wyoming to the relatively enormous city of Boise, Idaho to go to the Military Entrance Processing Station. This wasn 't the first time I had been this far from home by myself, but it was the first time I was making adult decisions without my parents involvement. When it came time for me to choose my job in the army the counselors presented me with a long list that I qualified for. I got tired of scrolling and reading so I chose the first job that I actually understood. I returned home and excitedly told my parents that I would be an infantry soldier. My dad 's response to this might be considered a little less than heart warming “You dumb ass. Why didn 't you choose