Samuel: United States: Sep 01, 2022

During my time in the Planning Committee of FOCUS, a program for first-generation college students I became well adjusted and acquired many skills that were essential to the role. My interpersonal and organizational skills excelled as I was able to effectively communicate with various administrations and companies to allow for a smooth operation of a scholarly event. Furthermore, being a mentor helped my fundamentals and shaped my career path which strengthened my networking and critical thinking skills. By teaching the first-generation students and being a positive role model in their lives I began to grow as an individual. I also acquired a keen sense to detail and time management while working my part time job as a personal shopper as I was in charge of many customer orders as well as training and teaching new hires the duties of the job. As well as my time at these places, I volunteered at a youth care center, this allowed me to engage in various activities with K-12 students further expanding my skillset.