RSO Involvement

Wow, Senior year,  I am still participating in clubs at CMU. It is one of my favorite things to look forward to. Yet, my service organization is found outside of the college as I am passionaite in my hometown community services. Like I have been since early on in my life I have participated in Scouting. This year I was getting geared up to help call people to promote camping for summer of 2020. However, because of COVID-19 I was unable to perform this as now camping has become a scarce thing to do. I am considering on helping out after COVID-19 pandemic. I really hope for the best. My time for service was short this year BUT my service does not stop at college it never began at fulfilling requirements. It started because I cared for the betterment of my community.

History Reflection

American history was not at all my strongest subject during my sophomore year of High school. However, Mr. Windt was the most qualified teacher at Central High School to educate the students. Not only was he qualified, but he was the best teacher you can have. I wasn’t exactly the best at remembering historical information/account. I believe overall I got an A- in the class though, and I was thankful that I didn’t have to worry about reading about American history. Oh boy, was I wrong. I wish to discredit myself for ever thinking that I couldn’t understand any thing of it, for perhaps after that sophomore year in class I was more tangible to learn about history in America. I just wish it came sooner in that year.

My second semester of college I thought was going to be difficult, because I assumed that since my AP test in sophomore class said 2 I was going to get a C+ overall.  Again, was I ever wrong. Catherine Tobin my history professor was compassionate about American history. She didn’t trail off or show as much as a one sided thought. On my first day in class after reviewing the syllabus I thought that her tests were going to be hard since everyone was taking it credit/no credit. I couldn’t because I needed the grade for my GPA. I was a goner. I studied though, and I studied every day with Crash Course, flash cards, and reviewed my notes from class. Then came the big day to take the first test. I thought to myself I am going to get a C+ I know it. However, because I studied and read the book all the questions were easier than I thought they would be. I was the 1st one to finish. THAT WAS A FIRST TIME FOR ME.  I felt so proud of myself, but what if I messed up? What if they were trick questions? Luckily, I aced the exam. Not only that exam, but all of them that we had. I got 100% in the exam field. I was so happy. Now all I can think about is how easy it is to remember big events and how little events triggered them. I was amazed.

What I plan to do now is I am going to see if I can get one more minor under my belt. I would love to see if I can get a small minor in American history. I feel accomplished and perhaps it is an ego-minded thought, but I feel so happy. I am truly thankful for Mr. Windt and Professor Tobin. They helped me greatly in the field of history. My overall in professor Tobin’s class will be hopefully an A-. It’s still hard for me to be a master of writing, but I knew the facts and info to help support my evidence, but structure could be better. American History is important, for if we learn to remember the past we can move forward and make good and better choices for todays modern America.

Mystery Reflection

Leadership comes from a no. Yes, you read it correctly. I didn’t mean to put a yes. I did put the two letter word. I want to more outside the box when formulating a response to this question.

My personal thought is that if everything in the world worked perfectly then we don’t need leadership. However, today I am the leader, but I am the leader for some people said, “No”. I took the initiative to direct and guide others not because I said yes, but because others said “no”. I wanted to help others, because others lead them away with a “No”. This concept is far-fetched.

A person who seeks change is more often than not told no, and then once they find that certain someone then they will be hearing a yes. Not everyone can achieve greatness without failing. It’s okay to fail and be lead a stray. However, if you earnestly believe in something or someone there is a good chance you will bounce back.

George Washington our great leader in charge of the American Army in fact loss plenty of battles within the first 3 years. He probably heard many people tell him he couldn’t do it. However, with his earnest belief for a country of independence he led the Americans to victory. It takes time to build the momentum of a leader. It will take criticism and distrust. However, the leader will be victories when they stick to their beliefs and make themselves stronger.

Failure is an option. It will be an option, but don’t let failure turn into neglect. If you keep working at the leadership skills you have then you will do wonders. Still to this day I go to seminars about leadership, participate in leadership games, and provide trainings about leadership. Every time I do one of these things I grow in small ways that will leave a lasting impact.