What Ryla Means To Me

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Macey Middleton
Grove, OK
RYLA Chief Application Essay
What does RYLA mean to me? To me, RYLA means growth, leadership, and empowerment. I have had the honor of attending RYLA twice, once as a camper and once as a CIT. Each time I left camp, I took away stronger leadership skills, a better sense of self awareness, and the ability to empower others as well as myself. These core tenets I learned at RYLA have truly molded me into the young leader I am today. However, I feel part of being a good leader is being a lifelong learner. I know there is more work to be done in becoming the best leader I can be. Last year I was honored to serve as CIT and enjoyed learning more about RYLA leadership. I loved paying it forward and giving campers the same gift I was given. Helping the students grow, find their voice, their strength, and help them discover themselves was beyond fulfilling. Serving as a CIT was just as rewarding for me as it was for the campers. I learned more about myself and others during this special time. I hope to continue learning more about how to motivate, inspire, and empower others. …show more content…

I have experienced difficulty working under a negative leader. The experience gave me a stronger appreciation for good leaders and the important role they play. Luckily, I have had some great leaders too and I’ve seen what a difference encouragement, teamwork, and positivity can make. Through these experiences I learned great leaders are listeners, if they listen, they can change the world for the people they

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