CHI OMEGA: A LESSON IN LEADERSHIP AND AMBITION
During my first semester at UC, I have learned many valuable lessons in my classes; but the learning experience that I chose to focus on for my final presentation happened outside the classroom in a student activity. This fall, I went through sorority recruitment which was stressful but extremely rewarding as I ultimately joined the sorority of Chi Omega. Initially, I thought that the only thing I would get out of the sorority experience would be some new friends; however, in just a little over two months Chi Omega has already given me much more.
Chi Omega has taught me so much this semester. I have learned to put scholarship before social obligations; meaning that sometimes I need to just stay home and study rather than hang out with my friends (which I'm sure everyone can agree is something that is very difficult to do!). My sorority has taught me to not be afraid to be ambitious. Through Chi Omega I have already received two leadership positions on campus: the Alumni Relations Chair of Chi Omega, and a member of Future Greek Leaders. If I had not joined this sorority, I do not think I would have been so willing to join so many clubs and apply for so many positions. Above all, Chi Omega has improved my leadership skills. Though not directly through things such as leadership workshops, I have learned more about leadership through Chi Omega than I have my entire life; mainly through leadership position applications. When completing leadership position applications, it made me think about the goals and plans that I had for the future and how I would use my skills to implement those plans. It also made me realize that my so-called leadership skills that I used to think were effective really were accomplishing nothing. It really made me re-evaluate how to be an effective leader. The improvement of my leadership skills were apparent on my applications and are what gave me the position of Alumni Relations Chair.
Going forward in my next few years at UC, this experience will affect what activities and organizations that I will participate in on campus. I will be ambitious and more likely to try new things. I already am planning on applying for three leadership positions next fall, and because of Chi Omega and what it has taught me about leadership I feel confident in my chances. I can only hope that I continue to have such a positive experience in my sorority for the remainder of my time here at UC.
During my first semester at UC, I have learned many valuable lessons in my classes; but the learning experience that I chose to focus on for my final presentation happened outside the classroom in a student activity. This fall, I went through sorority recruitment which was stressful but extremely rewarding as I ultimately joined the sorority of Chi Omega. Initially, I thought that the only thing I would get out of the sorority experience would be some new friends; however, in just a little over two months Chi Omega has already given me much more.
Chi Omega has taught me so much this semester. I have learned to put scholarship before social obligations; meaning that sometimes I need to just stay home and study rather than hang out with my friends (which I'm sure everyone can agree is something that is very difficult to do!). My sorority has taught me to not be afraid to be ambitious. Through Chi Omega I have already received two leadership positions on campus: the Alumni Relations Chair of Chi Omega, and a member of Future Greek Leaders. If I had not joined this sorority, I do not think I would have been so willing to join so many clubs and apply for so many positions. Above all, Chi Omega has improved my leadership skills. Though not directly through things such as leadership workshops, I have learned more about leadership through Chi Omega than I have my entire life; mainly through leadership position applications. When completing leadership position applications, it made me think about the goals and plans that I had for the future and how I would use my skills to implement those plans. It also made me realize that my so-called leadership skills that I used to think were effective really were accomplishing nothing. It really made me re-evaluate how to be an effective leader. The improvement of my leadership skills were apparent on my applications and are what gave me the position of Alumni Relations Chair.
Going forward in my next few years at UC, this experience will affect what activities and organizations that I will participate in on campus. I will be ambitious and more likely to try new things. I already am planning on applying for three leadership positions next fall, and because of Chi Omega and what it has taught me about leadership I feel confident in my chances. I can only hope that I continue to have such a positive experience in my sorority for the remainder of my time here at UC.