Clemson University Personal Statement

Throughout my school years, I have always tried to be a positive role model for younger students as well as my peers. This year I decided that the best way to serve my school was to participate in our school’s Student Leadership Council. It has proven to be a fantastic decision for me. I succeeded in getting the most votes out of all of the candidates and have had a great experience taking a leadership role in my school. I feel like I have become a much better leader and role model because of Student Leadership Council. I have been really fortunate to be exposed to the Jeter’s Leaders program, since they come to our school to mentor us as SLC members. It has been an incredible experience, and I would really love to continue with it. As an eighth grader at Saint Augustine, we are required to mentor our younger students. I

I never thought I would someday become a role model to nearly 12,000 Missouri high school students. These students are not any ordinary students; they are members of an organization that is truly the ultimate leadership experience. This organization is known as the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and is a student led organization, based off of family and consumer sciences education. FCCLA has given me unbelievable opportunities! But of all of the opportunities this organization has provided me with, serving as a FCCLA state officer has definitely been the best. However, becoming a state officer wasn’t easy and required a long process.

Hearing the cell door slam shut the first time, there is a gripping realization, almost spiritual for some, that the consequences of crime are terribly real. Every single memory, all of the past, good and bad returns to haunt.... This sensation of being torn apart from within by conflicting emotions vying for control is the most frighten human experience. Nothing compares to the realization that I am being confined and controlled so totally. “Oh, God, no.” I cry to myself. “Please don’t let this be!” (Clear, 260)

My experience as a Co-President of my school’s National Honor Society has taught me how to serve as a better leader. My school’s chapter of the NHS has 133 members; I strive each day to better our branch of NHS and to become a better leader and servant to these members. In April 2015, I helped manage the annual Tiny Tigers Fun Fair; proceeds went to Special Spaces Chicagoland, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Cardiac Care Unit, and Little Giraffe Foundation. Honestly, I am honored to be a part of this philanthropic endeavor; however, planning for this philanthropic event has put me in some high-stress situations, where I was able delegate tasks efficiently while keeping our members’ capabilities in mind.

David Frock continually strives to make an substantial impact on local, national, and global communities. David Frock has displayed his positive influence through his participation in the development of Clemson’s first OWL ( Organizational Leadership and Wellness) program. The Organizational Leadership and Wellness (OWL) program assists in helping students formulate and effectively accomplish the visions they have for their communities. The program consists of grant writing education, provides knowledgeable community leaders as mentors, and emphasizes the importance of overall wellness. Within the OWL program, David Frock conveyed his ability to ignite the confidence of students concerning the impact they have on their communities inside and outside of their college experience.

In my Junior year of High School, I had the opportunity to be a part of my school’s Leadership. There were seven students who were in charge of events, promoting, rallies, and school spirit. This required us to go above and beyond to make our school a better place.

Throughout my high school career, I have learned that being successful in school can lead you to many different opportunities. One opportunity that I was given was that I joined my high school's Beta Club Chapter. It was an honor to be invited to join because how involved the Beta Club is with the my school, community, and state. This past year, I was selected to represent my school as I ran a campaign to become the North Carolina Beta Secretary. Although I was nervous, I opened my mouth, and the words just began to come out. My fears went away, and I addressed my peers on the topics of educational improvements and leadership opportunities, so all students can succeed. To my surprise and delight, the two thousand North Carolina Betas in

As a young child the only school I ever wanted to attend for college was CSU. And when I was accepted into CSU I was ecstatic to attend, especially since I was the first person in my entire family to go to college. As soon as I had reached CSU I decided to try CS as a possible major due to my love for technology and thought programming would be a great step towards a career I wanted to pursue. But unfortunately my grades and GPA had fallen last year and this semester.The reason for my GPA’s drop below a 2.0 was my financial situation with and in school, choosing too many credits for school and working three jobs to pay for school and my apartment.

Throughout high school, I have always been involved in numerous clubs and organizations; however, I never took the initiative to be a leader in any activity until my senior year. It wasn’t that I lacked the motivation or the drive to be a leader, nor was it that I repulsed obligations or responsibilities. It was simply a matter of chance. Unfortunately, I would run for positions in clubs but I would never get elected- Vice President for the National Honors Society and Vice President for Student Council to be exact- causing me to question myself and my character.

I’m a sophomore in college, I attend Syracuse University, and this year was the year I became very busy and involved on campus. My first year at Syracuse University was eventful, however now as I right this essay, I can only foresee that there’s going to much more ahead of me as I continue my education and reach for my goals. I consider myself a dreamer, and an ambitious one at that. When I set my mind to something there’s no doubt that it’ll get done or happen. While last year I was on the deans list twice – and plan to be on it again this year, wrote a major article for a campus magazine, and volunteered for a mentor organization, I felt like there was a lot more I could and should be doing.

In terms of campus involvement, the founder and President of the Sociology Club, a tutor for USC student-athletes, and a squad leader in the Trojan Marching Band. Through these commitments, I think that I have gained significant leadership skills. I am a strong communicator, as is necessary to put plans into action and ensure the success of all members of an organization, whether it is through helping a student athlete with an unfamiliar term, organizing events for club meetings, or directing squad maneuvers on the field. Additionally, I have developed initiative when founding the Sociology Club – a skill beneficial to finding new paths in

“What do you have in mind for the future, Mr. President?” This is something said to me on a daily basis at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southeast. My deep passion for DECA is one of the reasons my advisor named me as president of our chapter. One of my daily motivators is the idea of leading a group or a team to achieve great things, whether we are recognized for it or not. Being DECA president, I strive to lead my peers and my chapter to success in many different ways. My leadership skills and dedication are some characteristics that I know can add to the overall richness of campus life at Michigan State University.

This notion of accountability has a big place in our criminal justice system, that we are all accountable for our actions. Now we don’t always like being held accountable, and we don’t always own up to what we have done, but we all must face the consequences of our own actions.

I was selected amongst the nine Winnipeg North high schools to represent Winnipeg North Rotary at the 2015 Adventures in Citizenship Program in Ottawa. The opportunity I had gotten was an unexpected thrill. It is one of my top three achievement because this program has changed my perspective of how I see the world and myself now. I have gone beyond my comfort zone through this program and it had changed me from a shy person to an outgoing and outspoken person. In short, I have become an effective leader of my society by understanding the different viewpoints, building consensus, and merging ideas into a path forward.

I hope you are doing well. I have been thinking about reaching out to you as I have had great experience with Clemson graduates in my team. We hired couple of PhDs from Clemson and both turned out to be great hires. Currently, I am with Atlanta metro area based company called WestRock (paper and packaging manufacturer) and we have small OR team that we are planning to grow. We have a summer internship program and I am looking for PhD students with a focus on data science. If you have students who are interested in summer internship, please let me know.