Icap Essay Examples

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Essay #1 As a student of Merino High School, I am held to a very high standard in which goal setting and dedication to meet those goals is critical to success. I am developing my personal integrity, work ethic, group loyalty, and consistent dedication through my involvement in clubs and athletics. In the fall of 2016 I will be a senior and I want to gain as much leadership experience as possible. Attending Girls State would be a wonderful way to prepare myself for the future as a step in the process of my growth that began when I was a little girl. While I was a seventh grader, ICAP classes were implemented into the schools to enhance students’ visions of their future. Throughout the course of the class I was able to break through the clouds and realize that the medical field was calling my name. From that point on, I started narrowing down my …show more content…

It would be an honor to learn how to participate in the functioning of my state's government and prepare for the future roles as a responsible adult citizen. I find government functions that are stated in the constitution to be the very foundation of our country that we should all appreciate and understand. The six basic government functions I hope to learn about at Girls State are (a) ‘to form a more perfect union’, (b) ‘to insure domestic tranquility’, (c) ‘to provide for the common defense’ (d) ‘to promote the general welfare’, and (e) ‘to secure the blessings of liberty.’ I plan to absorb and apply active responsibilities that I will learn from Girls State into my everyday lifestyle. I believe that this could be an ideal way to enhance my leadership skills and develop confidence that will be critical for shaping my future career. I understand that this program will allow me to meet other students from across the state, and I would love to form lifelong relationships with those

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