Frankly speaking, it was only a couple years ago when I chose what I actually prioritize in my life. That was the time when I decided that becoming the best version of myself is my life goal, and that I have to work particularly on improving my personality on a daily basis. So here is how the story of me leaving the comfort zone started. I found out about a great opportunity called “Future Leaders Exchange” Program which allows students from post-sovietic countries to study for one academic year in a school in the United States, living with a host family. First time when I applied for this scholarship, I actually was not selected; however, I did not give up my dream of exploring a new culture, and learning how to be more independent, thus next time I put my whole heart into the application essays, and I was lucky enough to become a new “Future Leader” exchange student. From August 2016 until May 2017, I have had the most …show more content…
Due to this amazing program I got to meet many people who inspired me to become a change in this world, and to make it a better place for everyone. Also, as I have planned for myself, in order to get the most out of my exchange year I have to be very active and try as many new things as possible, and maybe I will discover a new passion. My expectations from this were not wrong, I was a part of 12 school club and I have learned things starting with farming and ending with business. Additionally, I was in the varsity soccer team, and an active member of Service Club where I tutored geometry and chemistry. But as a person who looks for challenges, I also decided to do drama, although my
“Do I have to go? I mean, it’s not required for me to finish high school or anything. It’s just something you want me to do,” I pleaded with my parents. “Yes you have to go and there’s no way you’re going to get out of it either. It’ll be a good experience for you, and you might even make some new friends,” my father replied. Tomorrow I was going to HOBY, which stands for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. It is specifically for sophomores in high school and I was chosen to be one of the candidates to represent my school for the year twenty fifteen. There are many HOBYs around the United States, but I was going to HOBY Ohio West located at the Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. The seminar started on June fourth and concluded on the seventh. This was a four day event and I wouldn’t see my family for two of the days. I had just turned sixteen in April and I had never stayed more than an hour away from my family for a night or two. It was very nerve-wracking for me, but I had to go no matter what. Little did I know that this experience would make me into the more confident young woman I am today.
In high school I was involved in 3 clubs, 3 varsity sports, and did a least 40 hours of community service through National Honors Society and National Technical Honors Society. I participated in National Technical Honors Society and Health Occupations Students of America(HOSA) through Lapeer County Education and Technical center, and participated in athletics at Imlay City high school. During my high school career I played varsity volleyball for two years, varsity basketball for one year, and varsity soccer for four years, but I jumped back and forth from junior varsity to varsity my freshman year. Also, while being apart of HOSA I was a junior representative my junior year of high school, and I am Vice-President my senior year. And I also mentor our middle school chapter of HOSA and help them to accomplish all of their competitive events.
The AMGEN Summer Scholars research experience will contribute to my plans to become a M.D./Ph.D. candidate, and ultimately an Oncologist, by helping me develop critical and independent thinking as well as creative skills as they relate to the field of medicine. It will also help me develop a more thorough understanding of biological concepts, how they directly apply to medical treatment, and the ways in which biotechnology fuses multiple fields of science to create technologies to care for others. The opportunity to assist in creation of the technologies that will be used on my future patients will ultimately improve my ability to treat their illnesses in adaptive ways. The opportunity I would have to read, interpret, and be a part of creating
As a student that is currently seeking a career in the medical professions, I have had to routinely contemplate my reasons for pursuing such an extensive education program in a field that is constantly demanding excessive time and effort. I know of students—many friends and acquaintances of mine included—that have the most sure-fire, inspirational stories that align with their desire to become doctors, surgeons, physician assistants, etc. They always seemed to have a story that emphasized their desire to “give back” what they have received from the medical community. Because of that, ever since the beginning of high school, I have been trying to find an extraordinary reason, a purpose for my medical pursuits. Perhaps I could justify my passion for
There were times in which I did not want to go to school, times I did not want to face humiliation, time I hated everyone around even myself, However, as time passed, I soon discovered that there wasn 't a better place I could have moved to. In America, My journey across the dark tunnel has taught me a priceless lesson: "Confidence is the result of hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." I have used this lesson in my adapting to a new environment as different as the USA. In my past 3 years in high school, I’ve learned a very important lesson: never let your background, your mistakes, or your fears stop you from becoming the person that you want to be. I know that everyone here, with me today, has the potential to do something great. In conclusion, I want to say to all of you please do not walk away from your difficult time or do not hide from your reality, just go with the flow and as the time passes, you will be able to get out of your difficult time and you will be able to identify yourself as I did. While, facing the reality you have to go through many difficult situations, but you should not give up and just move on. Living in such a completely different environment is the biggest challenge of my life. Honestly, I really enjoy the beautiful and quiet environment here. All that I am today is what I have learned after moving here. Every experience I have had has been valuable. Every person I have met has helped me grow. Every failure I have had has been but a pit stop on the way to bigger
This program exposed me to Asian cultures in a way I had never thought possible. Living in an Asian country, even for only a week, and being mixed with students from around the world brought me face to face with cultures I had never before truly experienced.
In an increasingly competitive world, organisational structure and effectiveness within companies are key concepts. Effective leadership skills can enhance the growth and success of an organisation as well as on an internal level, create a healthy and functional work environment for employees. It is important to recognise the importance of good leadership skills and how they affect the working process in an organisation. This essay will identify leadership and provide definitions and how it is assessed. It will furthermore identify the commonly known traits of a successful leader and importance of emotional intelligence. Lastly, this essay will explain ‘contingency theory’ in order to gain an understanding on other factors, besides personal traits and characteristics, that can influence the effectiveness within a leader.
Prairie Meadows Prairie Meadows helps support and assist in the success of students who shoot for a better future through higher education. The Prairie Meadows Scholarship will allow me to pursue my career in the medical field. This scholarship not only provides the necessary funds, but it also provides a great opportunity for me to become disciplined as I learn to dedicate myself to pursue my chosen career. With this scholarship I will be able to finish the necessary courses to become a doctor.
Over the four years that I have spent at Good Counsel, I became part of many activities. Each helping me evolve as a person and become stronger yet. Simple lists could be made of every activity that I have ever been involved in but it could never express to a person what I have learned and how it helped me to grow. Every environmental club, science club, political science club, service work, and S.A.D.D. club I was part of had a very special message to deliver to me. Whether the message was one of responsibility, or a life lesson, I grew from it. The Political Science club opened me to many new experiences. It allowed me the chance to attend the Model U.N., where I was asked to address today's top world issues. This club was very beneficial to me because I was exposed to topics and ideas that I had not previously been able to discuss or learn about in a classroom situation. The science club allowed for me to experience extra educational situations as well. I took part in a hovercraft competition, which was very educational while also allowing me the chance to work with others for a common goal.
You all know that how it feels when you are born and enter a whole new country. You are thoroughly unshaped because you are not familiar with a new place where you born. Also, you are like a blank paper that requires being filled as the time passed. I was not that active. When I came to the US, this country helps me to shape, more friendly, and who get me close to myself. In addition, I come more proximate to myself to visually perceive what I am and help me acquainted what I want to do. I was shy to talk in front of people and recollected stuff genuinely but I had a hard time to commit in front of everyone which pushed me down and hidden my talent. Since I was in middle school, I attract with chemistry and enjoyed doing experiments
I did not know what the future would bring me, but as I would come to learn, I can work towards making the future brighter for me. Although I overcame my language barrier pretty quickly, the cultural barrier was still a big roadblock to me integration with America. I struggled a lot with my self identity as my school life was very different from my home life. Later, I came to realize that my personal background should be cherished not shunned. Although it might not seem like it, many other students are also going through similar situations as I am.
However, when I was in Grade 10, many of my close friends started to apply for schools in other countries and they were all happy. This made me rethink my choice. When I rethink this experience, I realize that I have to be brave and open to new challenges, because along with challenges and risks, there are always opportunities. Today, I am trying many new activities to enrich my experience.... ... middle of paper ... ...
A global citizen is that who is willing to use its voice and knowledge to make a change. No one would ever be able to make a change in just one day, it is something that takes time and devotion. I’m really interested in diversity and I’m seeking to what is my role is as a world citizen. The fact that I’m searching for an international education is the proof of my desire to establish myself as a global citizen and my interest in the world issues.
There were many instances in my life that have shaped my values, intellect, and academic or career goals. I was raised by my parents to become a hard worker, independent, and caring young adult. I was taught how to be all these qualities by a combination of experiencing and witnessing them first hand.
My internship experience this semester was interesting. I interned at ESH/MESH with Bridgeway. My Supervisor was Emilie Banz. I didn’t do much but I did learn a lot from this experience. I met a lot of great people and watch PsyR in action. I met a couple of individuals who were really cool. My experience this semester has prepared me for the next.