NCSSM Personal Statement Report

I applied to work at a residential camp this summer because I have grown each year coming to NCSSM. I have participated in NCSSSM Summer Accelerator, Online orientation, and Summer Leadership as a junior. As a senior, I participated in Summer Internship. Both years, I've show personal growth and I want to help other students experience similar achievements.

A role model means to me someone who is confident in themselves but can own up to their mistakes. They have life experience and skills but continue to learn. A role model should want to guide other people away from their mistakes yet comfort them in their downfalls.

During my time at NCSSM Summer Leadership, I became very emotional because I was an online student. I felt like that program was geared to preparing the upcoming residential students. My camp counselor talked with me and made me feel better about the position I was in. This experience gave me the understanding to value the path I was on and I want to be an encourager for other people in similar situations. I also, spoke out to the overseer of the program so that they have changed the program. The program is geared now to both the residential and online program. My experience helped students in the future generations and I it will positively influence me on the proper way to handle situations.

I am currently interested in psychology.

I plan to double major in political science and psychology. Psychology is about understand the mind but especially understand people. To adequately understand people you must know how to properly communicate. I try to communicate in a way, that the person can correctly understand me. I believe this will be helpful when working with young adults. I believe the way in which you say things can change people's attitude towards

you.

I have experience working with students at after school camps. In middle school I received over 100 hours working with students forage pre-k to 3. This year I worked several hours at the local elementary school from pre-k to 5. This opportunity was a part of my service for Beta Club. In this program I was working with the boys and girls club to assist students with their homework, activities, and increasing their reading comprehension.

I have experience working with students in elementary school. In middle school and high school I worked with after school programs to asset with homework. These programs allowed me to bond with students through mentorship while creating leadership skills.

I believe I am an asset t the Accelerator program because I have experience being on the NCSSM campus. I know first hand knowledge about the program and the growth the program can instill into a young adult. I will be able to relate to students due to my age.

I would want to improve on my patience. In this world time is of the essence. Everyone has aspirations they are trying to get accomplished. I feel that we take time for granted and need to "stop and smell the roses". I understand in this program there is a strict schedule to follow. I will try to remind the schedule to take away as much information and experience every second of the program. I will be encouraging the students while teaching myself a life long lesson.