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"What i have learned in young women ambassadors that will help me as a future learder"
Young Women Ambassadors is a program that has taught me a variety of skills that will be beneficial to my future, but the most significant of all, was that it taught me to believe in myself. All through high school I struggled with my self-confidence; I dreaded having people look at me because I was scared and didn't want them to know. I spent more time looking down than up. Even at my first YWA meeting I felt so intimidated walking into a room full of girls that had that self-confidence. When the topic of toastmasters was being introduced my heart sank, and my anxiety started to rise. I didn't want to go up on that stage. As the meetings continued my confidence improved. The environment was friendly and that allowed me to step a little out of my comfort zone without the fear of being ridiculed. I could see that I was not the only one that was scared to get up on that stage, but after watching so many other girls do it; it didn't seem that scary.
Young Women Ambassadors helped me see the leadership potential I had hidden inside. It was the fear of speaking out that held me back so many years, but I am no longer afraid to present my ideas to others and receive their opinions. I enjoyed listening to all the speakers at the meetings, I took their words to heart and they motivated me and inspired me to step up and reach my full potential.
My favorite topic of the YWA program is community service. I remember that presentation so clearly- The way the speakers described the way that helping others changed their lives. They spoke about in a way that for me seemed incredible. They were so passionate about their topic that tears flowed from their eyes. It was an experience that had a positive impact on their lives. Community service is a topic I want to be able to speak about in the way respect. I want to make a difference in someone's life. The way I currently do this is as a tutor. I tutor elementary and high school students. There are some times when some of the students don't understand as quickly as others and give up. To ensure success into those I help, I look for a way to approach the subject. The moment their eyes light up, I can see that they truly understand the topic. It is a satisfying feeling knowing I helped someone, and encouraged them to focus on academics. Tutoring young children is an opportunity to encourage them to pursue bright futures through education. I want to be a role model for them. The motivation I hold for myself also serves to encourage others.
Another aspect of the program that has impacted me greatly is the mentorship program. Having a mentor is a great experience, not only have I learned more about my intended career field but it has also helped me learn from the guidance of my mentor. There was one piece of advice that my mentor, Mrs. Debra Kaye, gave me that I really created a connection with. I was explaining to her how sometimes I feel that I do not possess the qualities to make me a successful engineer but she explained to me her mentality when her spirits are low and she is dissatisfied with her line of work. Her words were around "I don't have to work, I don't have to continue on with this job, I want to" She works ensuring the quality of water we drink daily. It's a responsibility that holds people's lives at stake. It's exactly that mentality that keeps my dreams in sight. I don't have to do anything; my choices are justified by my drive to become a better individual. This justifies my academic choices: I don't have to take AP classes, I want to. I want to succeed, I want to learn, and I want to challenge myself. I choose to take all those AP classes to be better prepared in a college setting. I want to succeed. This also explains my reason for wanting to become an engineer I want to find out about the way things work and the possibilities of improving them.
YWA has inspired me to reach my full potential. It has inspired me to continue on with my education to become a role model for those around me. A leader is a role model that others can aspire to emulate, as I aspire to emulate the women I have met through the program.
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