The community in which I live, of which I am a member.

Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it.

My place in this world

We all know full well that being a member of a community is vital to the success of our world. Communities are an essential part of human existence that impact our world view. The purpose of this discussion is to examine what it means to be a part of a community. We will focus on the concepts of volunteerism and safety in the community. What it means to be part of a community

The community in which I live is rather small and urban. There are a total of nine schools in the area and the population is rather diverse. As a member of a diverse community, I have the ability and responsibility to educate myself about the different cultures and religions that exist within the community. Through this education, I can discover how to better serve the needs of my neighbors - this is what it means to be a part of a

As a member of the community I also must understand the essentially of volunteerism. Volunteerism allows me to take the focus off of myself and devote my time and energy to others that are in need. I currently volunteer my time at my church and to coaching recreational youth activities. Volunteering at the church allows me to meet the needs of people that may not have any other place to go. Likewise, coaching allows me to be a positive influence for other young people. This influence instills self esteem, team work, leadership skills and confidence. In doing this, I am giving back to my community and making it a better place.

Volunteerism is also important also an important part of being a member of a community because it not only helps individuals but aids the community as a whole. It allows people to know that they will have support in the community when they go through difficult times. You see, being a part of a community also means that I must support my neighbors and do whatever I can to improve their situation.

Hann, you took a research approach to responding to the essay rather than the personal, contemplative approach which is the required discussion format for this essay. Having said that, it should be obvious that you have not responded to the essay in a manner that will properly inform the reviewer about the kind of community that you live in and what your participation in its improvement is. Think of the community that you belong to in terms of your race, ethnicity, religion, ideology, or heritage. That means, you do not just describe the community that you live in, but the community that has helped you to become the person who you are today. Give the community a name. For example, "I belong to the small fraction of Latino members of the community in Aspen, Colorado", or something like that. Then explain how your community creates and strengthens the bonds between its members. Maybe you participate in some specific community outreach programs, or you are a member of an organization that represents your community? Explaining those topics will help to describe your community and your place in it. Do not explain your explain your community in general terms of location, population, school district, volunteerism, etc. These are generic approaches that are best used for creating a research thesis statement. Not a college application personal response statement.