It would be a privilege to have the opportunity of being in a recognized program such as National Honors Society. In my life long experiences as a student, I have met with multiple challenges in my path to defying all the stereotypes concerning Latino students. I have the characteristics of a student with “Scholarship, Service, leadership & Character.”
Classmates in school admire me and call me “smart”, I, in the other hand, do not think of myself as smart. To be more precise, I think of myself as a student that has taken the opportunities given and has used them wisely. I know very well how I learn and that has helped me ask my teachers assistance in schoolwork.
From Elementary school to my present grade in High school, I was involved in different group works and stayed after school in order to perform distinct tasks that involved organizing clubs. Ever since I was young, I was looked to as a leader; separate teachers assigned me as a group helper, I felt that I finally was put in a place I belonged at. I have formed leadership skills that have made me independent and proud of my own work skills. I am able to take the lead in a situation and solve it. I am an involved student who likes to volunteer and enjoys completing community service activities. A few months ago, I participated in a volunteer service that regarded helping the young and independent women out there that did not have a chance to have proper clothes to bring for a job interview etc. I had the ability of doing something for my community by lending a hand that would permit others to succeed, for me that was a huge satisfaction. Teachers at my school at times ask for my help in organizing students work because they know that I do it all with patience and will do a high quality job anywhere I am placed.
My type of character is what has helped me to achieve my goals. People that work with me know that I am a reliable person that will