Personal Statement The Freshman Mentoring Program

When I entered high school, I knew I wanted to get involved. I was not sure what groups or clubs I wanted to join, I just knew I wanted to be involved with my community. I didn’t make much of an effort in the beginning years to truly engage myself in the various groups and clubs offered at my high school. I am not sure if I was intimidated, nervous about trying new things, or maybe even a little scared. I was upset with myself because I know I am not the person who sits back and lets things come to me. I realized I had to take the first step to figure out how and who I wanted to help. I was determined to get myself involved in my school, so I forced myself to go outside my comfort zone and be the leader I wanted to be. I applied to be a part of the freshman mentoring program and was accepted in both my junior and senior year; earning a spot on the mentor executive board my senior year. This program assists incoming freshman with the transition into the high school. Being the first person the freshman came into contact with, I knew I had to put myself in a leadership role and be a friend and mentor to these students, not just on the first few days of school, but throughout their first year. I also became involved with Class representatives and the football team. I was never a captain or a class officer, but this was not going to stop me from being a leader. As a class rep, I was able to be a voice for my class and help plan out our year. On and off the footballShow MoreRelatedMy Personal Statement : Bijay Shrestha1086 Words   |  5 PagesPersonal Statement – Bijay Shrestha Respected Sir/Madam, Thank you for your time to read my application. I believe that having read my personal statement, you will have a clear picture of my development, enthusiasm, and experiences in physics. Physics is a mathematical formulation and concepts that undeniably works. 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