Graduation Speech : Senior Honors Program

I am an active member of my school and community. At school I feel that i've gained the respect of my peers being elected as Student Council representative for the past four years. I have also been elected the treasurer of the choir, and secretary of the band. I am part of the Ross Middle School bucket drumming group and have been casted as part of the school theatre’s annual play. After school on Wednesdays I assist Ms. Rullman in helping students with homework and enhancing study methods. I am currently participating in science olympiad and have in the past. I am also an anchor on the popular Good Morning Ross Middle School weekly news show. In addition, I have been a part of National Junior Honor Society which takes part in service projects

As a student of The Pennsylvania State University, I have spent time observing my peers on a day to day basis. As a curious individual, I like to see how people act and what they do in and out of the classroom. I have paid close attention to the students within Schreyer’s, and I have even already taken some honors credits where I had the opportunity to work with honors students. Based on my observations, I have found the Schreyer Honors College to stand for three main things: academic achievement, leadership among peers, and community outreach. As a hardworking student, I strive to incorporate these qualities in my life. As a result, I am interested in joining Schreyer Honors College so that I may be able to have more academic, leadership,

I plan to contribute and positively impact the experiences of the students, the staff, and the program as a whole by applying myself in a variety of roles to exemplify a model student throughout my participation in the Honors Program.

I stopped procrastinating projects, I practiced color guard every day to make myself a better performer, and I got into the habit of studying despite feeling like I didn't need to. I took the initiative in all that I did and held myself to a higher standard, having finally learned it was best to lead by example; My siblings would grow up watching their sister work hard to succeed, and my work ethic rubbed off on them. What makes me a unique candidate for the Calhoun Honors College is not just that I am mature, but the way in which came to be that way. I haven't just learned the meaning of responsibility, I've shared it. I wasn’t just born mature, I’ve grown to live with it. As such, the maturity I gained is a unique response to a fairly common situation. I may be “wise beyond [my] years”, as parents and other adults have noticed, but I am also young enough to recognize I still have a life before me and plenty of lessons to learn, some of which I am hoping to gain from the Calhoun Honors

I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming all of you into the National Honor Society, a group built off of high standards of achievement, not only in the area of academics but also in character and leadership. I congratulate each of you and your parents.

Though the Williams Honors College had a tremendous impact on my undergraduate days, I am very excited about how it will impact my future. The Honors College has deepened my commitment to the University of Akron and the greater Akron community. Though neither of my parents are from Akron, they moved me here when I was two years old. Akron is my home and my time at the University has secured my roots. I am appreciative of everything the Williams Honors College has given me, and I cannot wait to give some of that back to the University of Akron and the Williams Honors College in the

Although it may be clear the countless ways in which the Honors College can contribute to my goals post graduation, it is also crucial to acknowledge the ways in which I will positively contribute to the community as well. For one,

To begin, there are numerous scholastic achievements that have made me and my family proud. One of the most important scholastic achievement has been my acceptance to CSUSM. As a first generation college student, my acceptance and determination to pursue a higher education has become by far the most extraordinary scholastic achievement. Since my acceptance to CSUSM two years ago, I have been admitted to the Dean’s List three semesters. In high school, I received two years of presidential excellence for maintaining a 3.5 GPA and higher. As well, I was part of the National Honor Society in high school which has carried on to

Through my daily interactions with Honors students from other backgrounds and disciplinary studies, I will not only gain new friends with whom I can study and collaborate, but I will also be able to look at my studies from a different perspective to apply new concepts to unfamiliar situations inside the classroom and laboratory. I can also achieve this by participating in the Honors College’s Cultural Companions program, through which I can support our school’s international population and gain a well-rounded college experience. By becoming a Cultural Companion, I can serve as a mentor for my peers and hone my leadership skills so that I can prepare to lead my own research project as a graduate student. Becoming a part of this program will encourage me to enrich my overall undergraduate experience as I enhance my teamwork abilities and strive to become a role model for my fellow students within and outside of the Honors

My experience in my current Honors program has taught me the importance of decorum in academic settings as well as managing the responsibility of being a member of a distinguished program. Outside of the classroom, traveling often while my father was in the military spurred my early development of a global perspective. Therefore, contingent with my desired major, I am a strong advocate for raising awareness of cultural diversity and international causes. Additionally, I am a strong critical thinker and problem-solver, and I am dedicated to improving my surrounding through my sphere of influence. I am also a member of many different organizations at my current institution, from the Black Student Union to Global Ambassadors, and though I am naturally inclined to be respectful of diversity, I have learned to see outside of my reality to empathize with others. I am shaping into a well-rounded individual, and contributing my assets to the Honors college would only positively add to the already-dynamic

Imagine a classroom with an uninterested teacher, unenthusiastic students and a clock that just won’t tick any faster. I was obligated to take these types of repetitious classes and now, my life opens a new chapter. It is my time to take the initiative to move to a new town, with new faces, and new opportunities. There is nothing more satisfying than working with a group of people who care and nothing worse than sitting in a classroom filled with unmotivated students. I do not ever want to be stuck in a classroom like that again. I have always had a passion for learning and a natural drive to succeed. The GW Honors Program is a prerogative for my undergraduate experience because I want to challenge myself to be the most perfect version of myself

My involvement in the community and my desire to help and work with others makes me believe I am prepared to take on the responsibilities of citizenship necessary for the Honors Program Community. I try to stay involved with my community on numerous occasions, whether it involves volunteering to teach middle school students or assisting the library. In addition, my desire to help others, whether it involves tutoring others in various subjects, or starting a club to help students learn mathematical concepts better, fits with the Honor Program’s focus on working together. In addition, with my various leadership roles as captains of various groups (from Academic Teams to Marching Band sections), I believe that I can stand out and take a prominent

I am reaching out in reference to your fall 2018 honors sociology class that meets on Tuesday’s and Thursdays from 2-315 PM (section 302). I am currently holding the fourth waitlist position for a seat in the class. I am a non-traditional student, after serving five years in the Marine Corps, and will be beginning my Sophomore year this upcoming fall. Furthermore, I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in general biology, with the intention of becoming a physician. As you may already know, the new Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) possesses a lengthy sociology section, which I plan to take in the summer of 2019. I believe attending honors sociology versus its regular component will facilitate a crucial foundation into the discipline,

Thank you for looking into this for me.  It could not have been a small task hunting down graduate school and CSPA faculty.  Again, thank you. This has been a burden I've carried for a long time.

High school is supposed to be the place where you have fun and a time in your life you’re supposed to enjoy. Movies often trick you into believing that high school is an amazing time in your life and there is nothing but parties and fun. In Bring it on, they portrayed the fun and exciting part of high school cheer-leading, however they intentionally leave out the tough times high school students’ face in school and in their practices. In other popular movies, such as High School Musical the students have no pressures other than the next basketball game. In reality, this doesn 't happen. The constant pressure is affected by the grade level you are in. In high school, students can be classified based on the pressures that are faced in each grade level into the categories of freshman, sophomores/juniors, and seniors. I am here to help you make your high school experience less stressful.