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Why I Want To Be A Schulich Leader

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Here’s the secret of leadership: it’s not about standing out above others or controlling teams and situations. It’s not even about winning. It’s motivating, encouraging, and helping your team achieve excellence; it’s stepping up to the challenges you will face in the name of your team and your goal, and above all, it’s creating a difference. Although leadership is unique to everyone, I strive to meet these standards, then push even further, which is exactly why I would be a great Schulich Leader.
Being a leader starts young. In my small community, I’ve fortunately been exposed to many incredible leaders who introduced a sense of pride and value in leadership. For as long as I can remember, my parents have been teaching me to help others, work hard, and value strong leadership and they certainly lead by example. My parents were the first coaches I ever had. My father coached little league soccer and my mother, basketball. Through their coaching and parenting alike, they …show more content…

Throughout my life, I’ve always pushed myself to perform to the best of my abilities and continually absorb information, whether academic or other. I studied hard for every test, hustled in every practice, and grasped at any opportunity or challenge that came my way, including applying for a summer Rotary Youth Exchange. My application marked the beginning of one of my greatest adventures and most exciting challenges yet. In the summer of 2017, I traveled to France for three weeks to push myself out of my comfort zone by venturing into a new continent, living with a new family, practicing a second language, and creating lifelong memories and friendships. This experience was demanding, yet improved many aspects of my character and leadership abilities. I’m grateful for every challenge I encountered because they all have shaped me into the leader I am

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