What interests me about the lead program is the understanding of what it is to be a leader and how to demonstrate qualities that a leader must have. It interests me who this program engages first year college students and makes become part of something that allows them to get involved early in their college career. One of the most important things I want to accomplish in college is to make a greater impact on the community, especially with youth who are underprivileged, lack resources and are not sufficiently educated. With STARS LEAD I hope to understand better the qualities, not just of a leader, but of an effective and proactive leader who can meet his goals and create change with justice.
The first STARS Leaders meeting was enlightening and interestingly entertaining. At the start of the meeting were asked, like at the start of any program or class in college, to introduce ourselves, say where we were from, and what each of our majors were; however, this for this introduction, we were asked to show three things that we had with us and say how they represent ourselves. Of course we all had personal and sentimental value pertaining to the objects we held, but at the end our director pointed out that neither of us had mentioned the word “leadership” or “leader” in our personal descriptions.
I define leadership as not just telling people what to do, but also how to motivate other to act and have the courage to act when other choose not to. Leadership helps those who need a boost or guidance in order to develop more rational minds. This semester I desire to change and motivate other to get involved; to not just say things they want to see change but to go out and change it. In order to do this, I wish to find a greater confidence in myself and develop more effective, provocative and engaging public speaking skills.
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