Honor Program Benefits

Even as a child I was attracted to the idea of helping people. I would play doctor and “cure or fix” my friends, family members, and dolls from their “injuries”, or seek out other children that were sad and try to cheer them up. As I became older and more mature, my passion for helping others only became stronger. This interest is quite evident in my extracurricular activities. Last year I acquired over one hundred volunteer hours in my community and am currently working on doing the same this year, through various school, church, and community programs I participate

I want to learn as much as I can in college. The Honors College program would allow me to extend my knowledge and to continue learning beyond a major and not be limited to one department. I pride myself for my very diverse schedule of classes throughout my years in high school. I make sure I always have electives, like art, or even a business class. By being a part of the Honors College I hope to continue taking diverse and interesting classes that I wish my high school offered but does not have the resources a college does. My goal is to have a well-rounded education in order to enjoy my college years as well as prepare me for success in the future.

Like several decisions made in life, this may be one of the largest that will affect my future and education. This opportunity is one I can not afford to miss, or my entire future may be at stake. I know for a fact that the Honors College is the way I can become who I wish to be. The education provided at Lone Star will contribute to my entire career, not just the degrees which I receive. My future still rests in an uncertain balance, but through Lone Star Honors College, I strive to make it more than the perception it is

The Honors Program will aid me as a student by allowing me the opportunity to not only continue taking challenging courses, but to strive and become the best. As an Early Admissions student, I had to adapt

During the summer I volunteered at camp rainbow in pontiff from 9am to 3:30pm. I worked with kids ages 6-11 with mental disabilities. In the morning the kids and I would play with Legos Try to build something cool like spaceships or skyscrapers. After playing with the Legos, we would pick up and go outside to play with the kids on the playground equipment. There I would push the kids on the swing really high and watch their face light up with excitement the higher they swung. After playing outside the kids and volunteers went inside into the gym and ate popsicles while the kids worked on arts and crafts. When the kids got bored of arts and crafts they ate lunch then we took them to the gym where we played a soccer game until they got tired.

For my Reflective Service Learning Project, I volunteered at Westminster Shores Community Living. Westminster Shores is a community living center, with independent living and assisted living. They hold many events for the residents that lives there, as well as involve the volunteers in discussion groups. In addition, on of the main goals of the volunteer program is to create a connection between the students that volunteer and the residents who Live at Westminster Shores. As a volunteer, I participated in discussion groups, Saturday morning activities, and a “Day of Friendship”. Originally, being introduced to this volunteer opportunity, I though I was going to be sitting and talking to residents while playing games and doing puzzles. Although I love those activities, I was very pleased when I learned that I was going to be involved in discussion groups and projects. One of the main goals of the volunteering program is to connect students with the residents, so being involved in communicating with the residents creates a connection. I was able to connect one on one with some residents, as well as chat in bigger groups. In addition, I participated in the set-up of the Holiday Market, which is held annually, and I met several female residents with tables, selling homemade items. I enjoyed and learned about them talking to them through set-up. Furthermore, during the “Day of Friendship”, I spent the day with one resident and am still in contact with him and his wife. Through

In my most recent community service project with the Kinkaid FTC Robotics team, we provided roughly 15 Cub Scouts hands-on experience with our LEGO MINDSTORMS robots, shared our expertise with the Scouts and demonstrated fundamentals of robotics – drafting, programming, and testing. Likewise, we also taught the Scouts various methods of problem-solving when encountering an unusual malfunction with a robot. In addition, I have also volunteered with students at the Nehemiah Center last year during Creativity Week at my previous school. My school had a week dedicated to learning outside of the classroom similar to Interim Term. Thankfully, I was afforded the opportunity to spend my week at The Nehemiah Center making a difference. The center is funded through donations and its basis is to help students who are in harmful situations strive to do great things in life. Being at the Nehemiah Center, I felt this surge of appreciation run through the depths of my body. When conversing with the students I felt like I was taking on the hat of a mentor, giving them advice, vital life skills, and knowledge, planting a seed to help them grow. In addition, I served as the president (8th grade) and vice president (7th grade) for the No Place for Hate coalition. This was a program that encouraged the campus to promote respect for all individuals. I believe the biggest challenge of being a volunteer is evident:

My interest to enroll in the Honors Program is much more than “It looks good on transcripts”. Throughout my four years of high school, I decided not to enroll in AP classes, I refrained from joining any clubs, and constantly passed on many other opportunities due to fear of never being good enough. My desire to enroll in the Honors Program is to show myself just how much I am capable of. I have aspirations of earning my BSN at UCLA, and ultimately using my love for children and becoming a pediatric nurse. By being in the Honors Program my dream of getting into one of the best nursing schools in California seems more of a reality compared to a dream. This program would push me beyond my limits while at the same time allow me to interact with

While being involved in the IB program and doing my Creative Active Service project I have been able to be exposed to different people of different cultures. Along with C.A.S, I try to broaden my horizons when it concerns the contribution to my community. Inluding,doing things that I never thought of doing in my life because I didn't like the idea or the belief that it would be boring. A few activities that I participate in is helping pre-K-2nd graders on reading and writing skills , once or twice a week depending on my schedule. I love being around kids and being able to interact with them on another level and just their thirst for knowledge. Not only do I like being surrounded by children, but also the elderly. As a result, I decided to participate

If the company sees I am a part of the Honors program, they will know I am a determined individual and am willing to be challenged in what I do. Since I put myself at a personal high standard, the Honors program will be an outward sign of what I personally put on myself. In all, the Honors Program would provide me with a solution to accomplish my goals here at RIT. It would also provide me with another community to accompany me on my journey through my college life. I already feel involved with the community of Honors students since I live with them, but I would love to finally be able to become involved in their

In addition, I also did a week long True Friends special needs camp where I was a counselor that helped assist all the campers. One experience was Tyler who had cerebral palsy sat next to me on a boat and he whispered in my ear telling me “this is the best time of my life!” what he said made me appreciate how special needs kids are so loving and caring. The amount of volunteer work and being involved in many other activities with special needs kids made me feel that being in speech made me come out and be involved with special needs children and adults and enjoy

A large amount of my community service has been spent in some type of child care facility.Weather it be at an elementary school, assiting basketball, chruch events, or even at the day care. Working with kids so much has made me realise just how much one person can make a positive impact in their lives. It’s what drives me to become a Pediatric Physical Therapist. Not only am I just spending time with these kids, but I am showing them how to be a leader as well as a good person in showing them how that can reflect on our community.

My high school career has revolved around not only academics, but also serving the community and participating in volunteer opportunities, and I have exhibited my passion for such activities through my volunteer work and extracurriculars. In particular, during the last couple of months I dedicated portions of my free periods to work in a classroom with disabled students. Most of these students have disabilities like Down Syndrome or Autism, and therefore attend special classes that meet their needs. Working with these student's, particularly the one's I could communicate with, allowed me to see a completely different aspect of my school and the role it plays in shaping students lives. It has given me the opportunity to step out of a world ridden

A significant experience in my life, which required me to interact with someone outside of my own social group, was working with disabled children. I first began working with disabled children in high school. This experience gave me a new perspective on how disabled children interface with the world; and how developing a meaningful relationship with them can be positive for both of us. The class was an Autism Spectrum Disorder Link program, which I participated in for two years. After my first year, it really touched me and made me feel as if I made a difference among my fellow students. Not only did I feel that I lifted the spirits of the kids I was working with, but it also created a certain happiness and fulfillment that made me want to

I had little knowledge of the honors program until I received the email inviting me to apply. I am excited to have the opportunity to take classes that spark my curiosity. I looked at some past honors classes to form an idea of the kind of classes that are offered. There were courses that I saw which I would be very interested in taking like Islam and the West, The Art of Dissent, and Class in America. After talking to some professors about what the honors program offered, I believe that these courses are trying to attract students who want to take courses that are more in-depth and specific. I also spoke to some students who are in the honors program, and they encouraged me to apply. They mentioned courses that they had taken courses that would help me with my focus on the middle east and human rights.