Undergraduate / I'm proud of my accomplishments because I know that I have made a difference in people's lives. [4]

Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

In the beginning of my sophomore year I decided to sign up for Key Club because I thought it would look great on my college applications. However, I soon realized that Key Club isn't just a organization to help the community but also to make a difference in someone else's life. Key Club gave opportunity to connect with others on a meaningful and personal level. Furthermore, being involved in Key Club has been a life changing experience because it reshaped my perspective on how to make a difference in the world.

The first event that I went to was called Light the Night, which dedicate a memorial walk for leukemia patients. During this event I connected with the families of leukemia. When I listen to their stories about the struggles and pain they went through, I did everything I could to comfort them. Although I was able to ease their pain, I wished I could have done more to help. However, they still thanked me for all the support and service I've done. At this moment I realized that to make a difference in someone's life does not mean I have to be amazing but just going the distance to be there for them. The thanks and smile I received is what keeps me motivated to continue my passion of helping others.

I wanted to be more involved in the club so I decided to become part of the Key Club's spirit committee. My position was to create new cheers and help others to learn them. I spent countless nights making a fun new cheer. When the moment arrive to pick a new cheer the board committee picked mine out of all the three candidates. I was overjoyed that my cheer was chosen; however, my next task is to teach others my cheer before our annual district convention. At the district convention I was able to meet all of the Key Club members from different district. I was surrounding with amazing people who has the same passion as mine. The most significant part to me was that I personally lead our district with my cheer. Through this experience I improved upon my skill in communication, leadership,and creativity.

I proud of my accomplishment because I know that I have made a difference in people's lives. I intend to use my knowledge and passion to pursue my career as a teacher. I hope to inspire others to help make a change in the world just as key club did to me.