skigirl343
Dec 1, 2015
Undergraduate / USC application - leadership club as my non-academic pursuit [2]
Any and all feedback is extremely appreciated!
USC students are known to be involved. Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is important you. (250 word limit)
The day I was born, my parents had high expectations for who I would become. A scientist or professor, "someone memorable," they would say. Very quickly I became in charge of my older brother who dealt with unstable emotions and I would be the head of the house when my parents would leave. It was gratifying to me, thinking that I was the better child, that I was more responsible than my brother whom was two years older than me. Now looking back, from the potential they saw in me at a young age, the actions they took were to groom me to be the best possible leader I could be.
The leadership skills I acquired by living in a dysfunctional family have pushed me to become a leader in all aspects of my life. Most importantly though, is our school's leadership club, which took a lot of guts on my part to even join. From that first meeting, my confidence began to soar, I was thriving in an environment where I was respected for my consistent commitment and attitude. The late nights I spend organizing ballots or making schedules are some of the times I feel the most valued. To be forced into a leadership role at such a young age impacted me to pursue the admiration that comes along with being a leader.
Any and all feedback is extremely appreciated!
USC students are known to be involved. Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is important you. (250 word limit)
The day I was born, my parents had high expectations for who I would become. A scientist or professor, "someone memorable," they would say. Very quickly I became in charge of my older brother who dealt with unstable emotions and I would be the head of the house when my parents would leave. It was gratifying to me, thinking that I was the better child, that I was more responsible than my brother whom was two years older than me. Now looking back, from the potential they saw in me at a young age, the actions they took were to groom me to be the best possible leader I could be.
The leadership skills I acquired by living in a dysfunctional family have pushed me to become a leader in all aspects of my life. Most importantly though, is our school's leadership club, which took a lot of guts on my part to even join. From that first meeting, my confidence began to soar, I was thriving in an environment where I was respected for my consistent commitment and attitude. The late nights I spend organizing ballots or making schedules are some of the times I feel the most valued. To be forced into a leadership role at such a young age impacted me to pursue the admiration that comes along with being a leader.