Brotherhood Autobiography

It gives me a unique perspective of the world and allows me to do something worthwhile in my life that I can then tell my grandchildren about in the future. My grandfather, who retired from the Army, instilled me with a deep appreciation of the military and a sense of service. When looking into the different programs offered at Iowa State I decided that the Navy would be the best fit for me due to it’s world class Surface Warfare Officers. The NROTC program at Iowa State gives me the ability to commission into the Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer opens many doors in the future that would otherwise be closed to

Growing up, I always had extremely low expectations set for myself. It may seem a tad to personal to share this, however, it created the strongest driving force that I have for joining the Marines. I crave to prove all the people who have ever doubted me that they were wrong and that I am able to amount to something. What better honor is there then to be a part of the Marines? I have not yet enlisted, but I still have dedicated myself to the Marine Corps. It would be an honor to serve with the strongest branch of defense that the U.S has to offer.

maintains its prestigious status are my persistence, ambition, compassion, and my strong-willed personality. When I set a goal for myself or the organizations that I am involved in, I ensure we reach that goal. I never give up, persevering through obstacles in my way. I have a strong drive to succeed. I hold my goals and the activities that I am involved in very close to my heart. I make each and everything I submit to a priority. I make sure my peers and I are all striving and succeeding together. I hold myself and everyone I work with accountable. Lastly, one thing I make sure I incorporate into my daily life is community service. I love giving back and helping those in different communities. Community service is something I do in my spare time. Showing people in the world that there is someone out there that cares about them and their well-being warms my heart. I can add to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in a positive way with my

Honor Embodies a lot to me. The Marines offer me this. The other forces scoff at such an idea. I want to be a part of something that respects and admires such traits as I have and believe in. Again the Marines offer me this. I know not all Marine respect my ideas, but at least I'll look forward to meeting and becoming a part of a group, however small or big, that has the same beliefs and ideals. Im tired of being around people that scoff and laugh at such things. I have met very people that respect the idea of Honor. The Honor that I think and believe in, has given me a strong sense of Morals and Ethics. Those that know me well will see this. Over the years it has deteriorated a bit. Going into something that respects and teaches this will help me build up to...and past the standard I have set for and used to have for myself. The Marines are a Brotherhood. Modern day Knights, I know not all are. Infact most probably arent. All the branches are infested with sex crazed drunkards, the Marines especially. Not all are like that, and I look forward to finding the select few that are not, but share my same ideals and thoughts. I plan on joining and setting a new standard.

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated have made everlasting effects on my life. Having mentors in this fraternity allowed me to see how every member feels responsible for improving the communities that they are from. They never hesitate to take the leadership roles that are needed to see change. I would like to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha because it would allow us to share a brotherhood with great men, it will allow me to make valuable connections with other positive men around the world, and it will help me become the best version of myself. My desire to become a member of this fraternity began my freshmen year after I attended the first informational meeting. At this meeting I was able to speak with members and also learn from them. They each have strong leadership characteristics that allow them to serve on executive boards across campus and they all are high achieving students at Cornell.

I am currently a member of the Psi Chi Honor Society, an international psychology honor society, and recently joined FIU’s chapter of the co-ed premedical fraternity, Phi Delta Epsilon. These organizations allow me to participate in events and activities geared towards academic excellence and community service in science, values that I believe are fundamental not only to a career in medicine but to being a great student here at FIU. I was also given the opportunity to become involved with Peer-Led Team Learning, a program that works closely with the Biology department, where I served as a leader for several semesters and intend to continue to do so when my course load allows for it once again. In addition, I volunteer as a research assistant for the Child Narratives Lab in FIU’s Psychology department gaining hands-on experience with conducting studies and interacting with children in a research setting. Finally, I am a work-study in the Financial Aid department. As it stands, I am deeply involved with many different aspects of FIU and I only hope to do more in the future. My fraternity has offered opportunities for leadership that I hope to take advantage of such as positions in Student Government. I also have plans to apply for a role on the Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution’s Student Conduct Committee to be more active in the campus

My involvement in the Greek community has allowed me to grow my leadership skills and opportunities. I am heavily involved within my fraternity and I hold leadership positions as well as giving back to community. I currently hold the position of house manager within in my fraternity which I am responsible for the physical appearance and proper maintenance of the building which includes maintaining a filing system for receipts, bills, and inventory of Fraternity property. Also, within the fraternity I am given the opportunity to give back to the community. The ways in which I give back to my community are by volunteering with the ALS foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and MADD. I work closely with our philanthropy chair to help

As I sought out to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. I saw that the organization matches my personality and what I stand for. My true passion is to make a difference in this world, I desire to make a significant impact on the lives of the youths to inspire them to reach their full potential. I know that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was established to accomplish the same things that I do, this is one of the many reasons I aspire to join this great fraternity.

to this group. Having a positive attitude is essential when it comes to collaborating in any group. When something goes wrong, in any circumstance, I make sure to stay positive and help relax the situation by talking things out and taking it slow. Commitment is another characteristic that I am confident in showing. In past organizations like P.R.O.U.D., Silent Impact, Homecoming/Snoball Committee, and German Club, I have always made every meeting and made sure that I was there and on time so I could be ready for the topics that needed to be discussed. Being in the National Honor Society will also help for the development of new qualities to improve myself, and the group as a

The National Honor Society has very specific goals they would like to achieve. These include creating excitement for academia, stimulating a desire for citizen service, building leadership skills, and developing character in students. These goals seem overwhelming at first, but upon deeper thought I discovered I possess many traits to help achieve these goals.

Using my leadership qualities to encourage others and uplift their abilities to their fullest potential will create a successful year for National Honor Society. Taking a leadership role in my freshman and sophomore year as a treasurer in Student Council has benefited my outlook of what it means to be a leader. As a treasurer, it’s my duty to have a clear vision of what is desired to be completed to benefit the whole class of 2019. I got out of my comfort zone and made a positive difference. I have continued to take up my leadership roles by running for officer positions and taking initiative by becoming chairpersons for multiple committees in student council. I built up confidence that leads to embracing change to council to benefit everyone’s participation and working

I can say proudly that, in Model Congress, I don’t feel like I am being judged for my voice. I’ve never been emotional about anything, I’ve never spent hours and hours on anything, until I joined this organization. During freshman year I did not make the YMC roster. I was distraught. I was angry. Now that I look back I understand that the reason why I felt those emotions was because I felt that greatly about Model Congress. I loved the club, and I felt not making the YMC roster would separate me from a family. That’s why Model Congress is special for me. It has made me learn new things, improve on my skills, and allowed me to be a part of a family. I want to become an officer for two reasons, I want club members to feel the same way I feel about MC, and because I genuinely enjoy helping club members get better, and improve their skills, and learn new skills that will help them in the future. When members first join Model Congress, they feel indifferent. I want to change that. I want people to feel excited to join one of the premier clubs in Model Congress. As an officer, I will be able to communicate with members freely, give individual attention, and constructive

In my four years I have accomplish many things being in Horn Lake High School Marine Corps JROTC program. They have showed and taught me things that I can take further on in life with the camps and the leadership. I have seen first had on what it’s like to be a United States Marine in boot camp. I’ve also meet the CEO/founder of FedEx. JROTC has open me up to amazing opportunities that probably would have never happen if I wasn’t in the program.

My background is a military one, that is riddled with fighting, leaving home, and death. “Sempre Fi” has always been a common household saying in my mother's family, considering her two older brothers were US Marines. When I was a little girl, my uncles were deported to the Gulf of Mexico to fight in Desert Storm, and that was a terrifying point in my youth life. On my father’s side, the Air Force was the branch our family adored. My great grandfather was a pilot and so was my grandfather. To this day, my grandfather is my hero but unfortunately died early due to pancreatic cancer. Flying and the water have always run through my blood and always will. The Navy was the one branch that I could combine my love for flight and water into one.

For as long I can remember, I have always wanted to be a soldier of the US Army. As I grew up, I heard stories from my family members about their life in the military. I had completely idolized my cousin while growing up, and when she enlisted it only strengthened my resolve to do the same. You could say serving in the military is in my blood, family, and future.