There are five programs I have been a part of that have definitely given me the opportunity to be successful my freshman year in college. The first is a program called Horizons Atlanta. This is a year-round program for underprivileged students; in this organization, I am a student teacher for kindergarten through eighth grade students. I have been teaching through this program for three years, and it has given me the ability to get to know my students on a deeper level while I help them to grow academically and personally. The second program is CAACURH; A regional leadership conference for residence halls, and I was able to represent The Ohio State Residence Life this fall of 2017. This conference taught me more unique ways to connect with residents on campus. And it allowed me to connect with so many schools across the region. The third program is an organization called People to People, and it allowed me to attend their annual leadership conference the summer of 2015. In addition, I was able to attend Ohio State’s annual Leadership Collaborative Conference in the summer of 2017. This conference allowed me to be able to grow my leadership skills as I connect with different businesses. Lastly, I am a part of the program known as G.E.M where I travel to KIP Columbus on Wednesday to mentor students from second to eighth grade. I love being able to be a constant resource for students whether for school or emotional support; letting students know that they are not alone is a huge importance to me.
From these different programs, I have learned that I am an extremely efficient hard worker and a very interpersonal person. These programs have given me the opportunity to connect with all types of people ranging from different ages and background, and this has definitely given me the ability to be empathetic towards others. I am able to recognize what others need, and provide myself willing as a source for comfort and advice to others.