Why Being A Community Coordinator Position?

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Why are you interested in the Community Coordinator position?
I am interested in the community coordinator position because I am passionate about being involved and helping others. Being a Community Coordinator to me means that I can be a resource to anyone who needs it. By being a Community coordinator, I want to be a role model of understanding and respect that others could follow. Building a strong relationship with the residents I interact with is very important to me. I believe that every person who is on this planet is a person with so much I can learn from them. Being a community coordinator also means I can positively affect people’s lives with the gifts that I possess.

What experiences have you had with individuals or groups outside …show more content…

English being my first language, it wasn't hard to express myself but I was afraid of being judged because of my accent. Whenever someone asked me to repeat myself whenever I said something, I felt attacked, I felt as if they were making fun of my accent and I felt ashamed that I had an accent. Noticeable or not, it does not bother me anymore. Now, I see myself as a person that fits in both worlds. The two places are my home. I belong in both worlds. Whenever someone asks where I'm from, I'm not afraid to tell them that I am from Kenya. I'm not afraid to tell them that: Yes, I'm African, Yes, I'm American but most of all.... Yes, I'm Kenyan.

How would you develop community as a leader in a culturally diverse population represented in Apartment Life?
Embracing other people’s cultural backgrounds has a large effect on making a place more inclusive. Cultural acceptance often requires confronting some of the most painful divides in American life. Cultural acceptance starts with acknowledging that factors such as race and ethnicity matter and that some programs fail to send diverse students signals that they belong. To make sure all students feel valued, I think that community coordinators should be aware of their own biases and work deeply to understand their individual residents from different backgrounds.

What kinds of programs, activities, projects, or services would you propose for implementation if you are selected for the position(s) you have applied

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