ROTC Program Analysis

As I take this chance to reflect, I discovered a truth, the sky is the limit. During my years at St. Luke, I have developed as a student, an athlete, and as a member of the Catholic Church. I believe that everyone brings something special gift to the world, and I believe my gift is that of determination to become a great man through faith and education. I have been an alter server for about two years. Being an alter server has brought me closer to God and my Catholic community. Education has been a big part of my life. I can truly say I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to attend St. Luke. After St. Luke, my plans are to use my education and become prepared to take on the challenges and rewards of high school.

My desire to become an Army Chaplain is motivated by my call into the ministry, leadership experience, multiculturalism, education and exposure to pluralistic ministry with people of different traditions and perspectives. As a dynamic, enthusiastic pastor and a church leader, with a 12 year track record of transforming and revitalizing diverse congregations with a renewed desire for both growth and increase in faith focus; I am seeking this vast honor as a regular Army Chaplain because of the aforementioned reasons.

My drive to help others stems from my time volunteering with the service organization, Rotary, and their leadership program, Camp RYLA. When I attended this camp as a high schooler, I learned invaluable lessons of self-confidence and connecting with others, traits seldom found in a high school environment. My experience at this program inspired me to return as a counselor, where I have been helping foster the growth of today’s youth for the past four years.

I have a strong desire to become a Physical Therapist so that I can aid injured people and help them return to the activities they love. I have always treasured one on one interaction with people and love working with my hands. In my spare time I shadow the Physical Therapists at Campbell Clinic in order to learn more about my perspective career. The shadowing experience has been rewarding, and has reinforced my desire to become a Physical Therapist. If I am awarded the Abe Waldauer Scholarship I will be able to save money for Physical Therapy School. In addition to helping my mother at home, this semester I will be leading a weekly small group Bible study at the Baptist Colligate Ministry. This position on their leadership team involves weekly meetings with my small group, and bimonthly meetings with the Baptist Colligate Ministry’s leadership team. In addition to these responsibilities I teach Children’s Church at Covenant Baptist Church on the weekends. I am an active member of the Hellen Hardin Honors Program and have made straight A’s during my time at the University of

Throughout my freshman year at Notre Dame Preparatory I have participated in many new activities that have allowed me to grow in character, leadership, and service. Examples of such activities include school athletics, membership in the United States Civil Air Patrol, and ushering at my Catholic parish. Through school athletics I have not only grown in my athletic ability in the sports of track and cross country, but I have grown in my ability to move through adversity and challenges. In addition to my participation in school sports I joined the United States Air Force Auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol. Through Civil Air Patrol I have grown tremendously through classes every week, a week long training

The ROTC program is going to be a staple for my future. First the main reasons that I wish to receive this scholarship are that it will provide money for schooling and help further my career in the military. This scholarship will provide me with a chance to focus more on my school work, and spend less time worrying about money to pay for school. The scholarship would also allow me to graduate without debt, that in turn would give me the chance to invest early and save for my future. The next reason why I would appreciate the scholarship is being able to become an officer right out of college. Becoming an officer would allow me to start my military career in a higher station, consequently, giving me the opportunity to further my career as far

As a well-rounded student, the RWU Honors Program appeals to me both academically and socially. Through hands-on experience, collaboration with others, and overcoming challenges, students like me find a way to face the world directly and accept the challenges that lay in front of them. Rich with history and tradition, Roger Williams puts their students in the forefront, expecting them to take on all the resources the institution has to offer.

My story begins with two successful Nigerian immigrants. Both of my parents came to the United States, obtained graduate degrees here, and became successful despite any struggles they faced. With them as my example, I was expected to be a hard worker and, as a Catholic, a kind and moral person. In addition to my household, my Catholic high school has strongly influenced my beliefs and actions. My high school, St. Michael, has become a spiritual home for me. The amazing teachers I have had have helped me develop a strong faith life and a passion for service. I have found that being in an environment where service is so encouraged only invigorates and strengthens the penchant for service I developed in my household. I have gained some of my closest

Ever since I was six years old, the year I was baptized, I have been on fire for the Lord. I attended a Christian school for eight years and have always been very involved at my church. My first experience outside of my “Christian bubble” was when I went to a public high school. For the first time in my life, I was out of my comfort zone. Being at a public school challenged my faith, strengthened my leadership skills, and forced me to branch out and meet people I would have never encountered otherwise. However, even though being at a public school helped strengthen my faith in ways I would have never guessed, I believe attending a Christian university—like Liberty—is the best choice to further my education. Going to college is new and exciting, but it can also be a demanding and intimidating experience. Being so far away from home, in a different environment,

For 17 years God has blessed me to serve alongside my husband as directors of Chi Alpha at the University of Texas at Arlington. During my time here, I have served and mentored hundreds of young women and internationals who now fulfill the mission of Chi Alpha in the marketplace and the world as pastors, missionaries, police officers, nurses, teachers, and social workers. I am especially thankful to walk with those students who came to faith, experienced discipleship, and the Holy Spirit empowered their lives through the ministry.

One of the toughest group settings I have ever found myself in was Air Force ROTC Field Training. Field Training is a 5 week course for young college students in the ROTC program to learn how to become officers in the US Air Force and particularly how to lead people in a field setting. Our textbook defines leadership as the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals (Robbins & Judge, 2009, Ch. 12). Now, imagine yourself dropped into the environment I was put in. I am one of 400 or so cadets in this encampment, over one thousand miles away from my home. My only communication with my family or the outside world is via hand written letters. It is the middle of the Summer in Southern Alabama, and the heat is so intense it was melting the shoe polish off of my shoes. I am constantly being yelled at by military drill instructors about all of the things I am doing wrong. And now, I am suddenly tasked with being the flight commander for the 20 other cadets in my flights that all come from different backgrounds, and all of whom I am meeting for the first time. In this research paper, I will talk about a few of the core concepts that I feel I applied very well to help me be the best leader I could be in this situation.

The Mission of Liberty is to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills required to impact tomorrow's world. This mission is carried out for external students in a comparable academic program but without the structure of the resident community.

However, I knew I was here to make a difference, so I flourished in service. My “Service and Leadership” Residential Learning Community, have been volunteering with Scholars with Diverse Abilities, March of Dimes, and OASIS. These three organization taught me the definition of serving all mankind. Spending time with people from all different walks of life, has taught me: that you will meet people along the way who will have different beliefs than me, but you must respect them, because that is what makes us all unique. I learned that when I am committed to something I will go to any length to reach my goal. Service takes up much of my time, but, I still make time for study hall and tutoring. I ended up making the Dean’s list my first

I have lived out the core values of service, spirit, and intellect through placing focus on my greater education. Xavier was the first Catholic school I had ever attended and it reinvigorated my faith. I found a role model in my freshman physics teacher, who was also studying to be a Jesuit. He encouraged me to get my confirmation; he would come to Mass with me every Sunday to talk about the homily and how I could relate it to my life. ( Enter his name here) would teach me more than just physics; he taught me how to be a good person. He had an interesting grading policy to

I am eighteen years old and have had opportunity to live in and travel to, diverse places within the US. Born in California, raised in Texas, grew up in Arizona, and am currently rooted in Pure Michigan. Moving to Michigan I had to adapt to new High School Junior year, establishing new life and friends. Leaving Arizona was trialing for me but I did it with great faith. Prior to leaving Arizona, Sophomore year I had let my grades sink because of the hardships I was facing at the time, including my lack of self-confidence and the fear of moving again. However, relocating allowed me to regain my self confidence back and refocus my life on Christ. With the help of the gospel in my life I was able to pick myself up and dramatically raise my grades junior year. From being a low grade student sophomore year,