heymishel
Oct 15, 2012
Undergraduate / UF Essay-Contributing to the campus-unemployment issues [3]
I need help! I'm not sure how to even go about with the essay.
Here is the prompt:
In the space provided, please write a concise narrative in which you describe a meaningful event, experience or accomplishment in your life and how it will affect your college experience or your contribution to the UF campus community. You may want to reflect on your ideas about student responsibility, academic integrity, campus citizenship or a call to service.
"You can do this", she thought to herself. Nervously, she ran a pep talk in her head as she approached the oncoming traffic of students. "Just go out there and don't stop till you help at least one person. One person is a world of difference because unemployment is a big issue." The girl took a deep breath and stepped forward.
"SGA sponsored career development showcase! We've got all kinds of opportunities lined up here!" She shouted out to the crowd walking by, passing out flyers as she spoke. "Hey, hey you! What's your name?" The girl she was speaking to stopped suddenly and turned around, slightly annoyed by the approaching stranger.
"I'm Cici" the girl replied. Excited that she wasn't ignored, the girl with the flyers took her chance and stepped forward. "Well Cici, I'm Michelle. I'm the SGA President here on this campus and I have helped to organize this showcase!"
"What is all this for?" Cici inquired.
"Well, each table is an opportunity. You can get your resume fixed right on the spot, sign up for career and academic advising, and sit down for job interviews at the end!"
Cici's attention was caught. The look of surprise on her face was undeniable, "You're saying they're going to hire someone here? I have been looking for a job for months. I just do not know how to get one."
"I know, finding work is a serious obstacle people are facing and I would really like to help. Instead of sending you off on your own, I will help you write your resume and learn job etiquette. It won't take long to do." Cici looked hesitant but Michelle wasn't going to give up, "I promise you can do this. There's nothing to worry about, this was put together for you to take advantage of."
Cici did as Michelle said and they went down the line of "opportunities". Finally it came time for Cici to meet with a manager. Twenty minutes later, Cici shot up from her interview, beaming as she approached Michelle.
Cici was a girl on my campus who later thanked me for leading her down a path she would not have explored without my encouragement. It was truly a humbling experience to know I was able to step up to the role of being a leader for another student as they took on the challenge of succeeding not only in their education, but in the workforce as well.
Having witnessed the success of my career showcase giving not one, but two people a job that day, the experience has rendered me the confidence I need to turn my tangible ideas into actualities. While it may be a small feat in comparison to eliminating nation-wide unemployment rates, it is also a start. I can only imagine the hope for success it can bring on a larger scale-like that of a UF campus.
That being said, I know exactly what I would do upon entering the Gator Nation. I would get involved full-heartedly on campus, bringing my motivation, desire, and ideas to the Swamp that have potential to truly make difference.
I need help! I'm not sure how to even go about with the essay.
Here is the prompt:
In the space provided, please write a concise narrative in which you describe a meaningful event, experience or accomplishment in your life and how it will affect your college experience or your contribution to the UF campus community. You may want to reflect on your ideas about student responsibility, academic integrity, campus citizenship or a call to service.
"You can do this", she thought to herself. Nervously, she ran a pep talk in her head as she approached the oncoming traffic of students. "Just go out there and don't stop till you help at least one person. One person is a world of difference because unemployment is a big issue." The girl took a deep breath and stepped forward.
"SGA sponsored career development showcase! We've got all kinds of opportunities lined up here!" She shouted out to the crowd walking by, passing out flyers as she spoke. "Hey, hey you! What's your name?" The girl she was speaking to stopped suddenly and turned around, slightly annoyed by the approaching stranger.
"I'm Cici" the girl replied. Excited that she wasn't ignored, the girl with the flyers took her chance and stepped forward. "Well Cici, I'm Michelle. I'm the SGA President here on this campus and I have helped to organize this showcase!"
"What is all this for?" Cici inquired.
"Well, each table is an opportunity. You can get your resume fixed right on the spot, sign up for career and academic advising, and sit down for job interviews at the end!"
Cici's attention was caught. The look of surprise on her face was undeniable, "You're saying they're going to hire someone here? I have been looking for a job for months. I just do not know how to get one."
"I know, finding work is a serious obstacle people are facing and I would really like to help. Instead of sending you off on your own, I will help you write your resume and learn job etiquette. It won't take long to do." Cici looked hesitant but Michelle wasn't going to give up, "I promise you can do this. There's nothing to worry about, this was put together for you to take advantage of."
Cici did as Michelle said and they went down the line of "opportunities". Finally it came time for Cici to meet with a manager. Twenty minutes later, Cici shot up from her interview, beaming as she approached Michelle.
Cici was a girl on my campus who later thanked me for leading her down a path she would not have explored without my encouragement. It was truly a humbling experience to know I was able to step up to the role of being a leader for another student as they took on the challenge of succeeding not only in their education, but in the workforce as well.
Having witnessed the success of my career showcase giving not one, but two people a job that day, the experience has rendered me the confidence I need to turn my tangible ideas into actualities. While it may be a small feat in comparison to eliminating nation-wide unemployment rates, it is also a start. I can only imagine the hope for success it can bring on a larger scale-like that of a UF campus.
That being said, I know exactly what I would do upon entering the Gator Nation. I would get involved full-heartedly on campus, bringing my motivation, desire, and ideas to the Swamp that have potential to truly make difference.