"If we recognize our talents, use them appropriately, and choose a field that uses those talents, we will rise to the top of our field," Dr. Ben Carson. If accepted into Cornell University, I would pursue a major in Biological Sciences. Aside from the impact of this major on our societal and collective evolution, I am inspired by the utility of the discipline. It is through the knowledge and application of biological sciences that we can achieve what was previously only dreamed of. Fascinated with biological science; fixated with medical mysteries, revolutionary medical discoveries, and the urge to make sense of the unknown is why I am pursuing this field of study. The application of biological sciences can be used to meet an objective or solve a problem; this and my innate sense of empathy towards the many adversities and wonders of life, amplifies my yearning to help others through the use of medicine.
Over the course of my college career, I have involved myself with diverse organizations and have led and participated in various philanthropic activities with these associations. Wor...
1.) In addition to excelling academically, Ron Brown Scholars feel a deep commitment to use the tremendous opportunities afforded them to give back to others. This is manifested in their dedication to personal involvement with the RBS Program and the hands-on community service work performed by each of the Scholars. A strong philosophy of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is that individual service on the grassroots level has the capability to affect great change on a global scale. With so many issues facing our communities today, what issue would you like to see addressed by our group and how would you leverage your potential position as a member of the RBS community to develop a solution?
Throughout this course my paradigms of what a nonprofit organization have been challenged as we have considered the major aspects and leadership challenges of these organizations. Having worked with for profit and nonprofit organizations in the past I was quite confident that I had a clear understanding of the distinctions between the two. I had worked in organizations that regularly used volunteers to accomplish their mission and felt that the management of these processes were simplistic. Despite these misconceptions, I found that I was able to learn a tremendous amount through our reading, peer interactions, group projects and equally important, my volunteer service as part of this course.
First, I would like to say that my commitment to business is only rivaled by my dedication to philanthropic work. I began to lay the foundation for my entrepreneurial career while studying at ASU. I have always been driven by the passion to give back to the community. This is the reason I established River Cohen Giving in 1995 as a vehicle to promote a host of critical issues that benefit the wider
So I decided to major in biology, a major that demands respect, and a bright future. But “what if practicality, and marketability were no object after graduation what would I study you ask”? Well I would still study biology simply because of my aspirations
Careers in the Nonprofit Sector: Doing Well By Doing Good. Washington: The Taft Group. Wilson, A. and Pimm, G. (1996). The tyranny of the volunteer: the care and feeding of voluntary workforces.
Growing up I had always wanted to create change and hoped to help for the greater good. During my time, so far, at the University of Calgary, some of the courses that I felt drawn to were in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology; these subjects were some of the most fascinating subjects I hav...
When I began this class, I had never had any experience or knowledge on non-profit organizations. After reading the chapters and doing the project for CHASI, I began to realize that non-profit could be my niche. I chose to pursue a degree in criminal justice, because of the many job possibilities, but I never would have imagined non-profit being one of those possible careers for myself. I was raised under the philosophy from both sides of my family, that if you give, you will get in return, I believe this so much and I have witnessed it personally throughout this semester. I have given my time and effort to raise money for people, who I don’t know and who are less fortunate than some, and although I may not receive money or items back in exchange, I get to feel a sense of pride, which is more than enough. So when I went to the nonprofit career website and looked through the job listing, there were many that I was interested in but only a couple that I could actually see myself doing.
I am majoring in biology with pre-med here at Campbell. I have been fascinated with the sciences since I was a little kid. I am pursuing my interest in science by studying biology here at Campbell. I chose biology as my major because I want to obtain a career in research. It is more important to me that I pursue my passion with my career rather than choosing
The schools I am deciding amongst (San Jose State University, Sacramento State University, and Arizona State University) are all respected institutions of higher learning. Additionally, I feel confident that my desire to succeed and do the best I possibly can will further guarantee a positive college experience. Throughout my high school years, I have grown personally and gained a better understanding of the importance of being a leader, positive role-model, and giving back to our community. As a leader of our high school student body, I organized school wide events, one of those being the school-wide campus blood drive. While maintaining my direction, flexibility, and good communication, this event allowed me to coordinate, direct, and delegate responsibilities assuring a successful outcome. While many women suffer from breast cancer, I find it rewarding to support an organization by volunteering for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and helping make an impact in the fight against breast cancer. I’ve also volunteered in the Nicholas Foundation during the Punt, Pass, and Cheer with Nick which is a football and cheerleading clinic to help raise awareness for children with
...ocal nonprofit organizations have the potential to amplify their outreach to colleges, and young people in general, through matching passions with skills. You as organizations need to purposefully identify for us why promoting service and civic engagement is not only important, but necessary if we want to improve our lives, the lives of others, and the dilemmas and misfortunes our world faces every day.
Introduction In 2015, the United States engaged 62 million volunteers who contributed 7.9 billion hours of service, the equivalent of $184 billion in income donated (Corporation for National and Community Services, n.d.). Volunteers have many reasons why they volunteer; however, the principal reasons are that they want to support a cause and help others in need. Additional motivation for volunteering includes networking, discovering new interests to pursue, enriching your own life and learning new skills. Various nonprofit organizations seek out volunteers for a plethora of reasons and engage them in roles from aides to leaders.
In this essay/report I will explain to the best of my abilities, my possible career path. I have wanted to be many things. In grade 1, I wanted to be a superhero, and that hope stayed out for a while. Later on, when I was 10, my brain started getting new ideas, exploring the world around me, thinking of other things aside form cartoons and I thought to myself, how in the world am I going to become a superhero? I started thinking of other jobs like firefighter, police officer, engineer, construction worker etc., etc. But then I decided it was no good. Then one day when I was watching an interview on TV, a firefighter was being interviewed and one of the questions was: How long did it take you to decide what you wanted to be? And he said a long time. Then I wondered how long a long time would be, I wanted to jump into the TV and ask the guy how long a long time was. Hmm, I wondered, how long is a long time and then I answered my question. “It’s going to be a long time ‘till it’s a long time, I’ve got nothing to worry about.” That question just flew off my mind until at the start of grade eight when I encountered this question again, and I answered it. It took a while and some research but I answered it. I want to be a Neurosurgeon when I grow up.
Saleem Hylton and Ivy Hylton (his wife) and their leadership model for the AAMA is rooted in CRS initiatives and social change. The impact to the organization’s profits has consistently increased due to the organization’s popularity and positive image in the community. The residents and business owners donate to AAMA and some allow the use of their facilities off hours to use for activities or meetings sponsored by AAMA. In addition, the local officials are also more likely to donate and approve government grant opportunities for AAMA because they have consistently exhibited integrity in how they conduct fundraisers and their method of the disbursement of all awards funneled back into the communities. This approach to leadership is a process and not just a property of the positional person in charge of the organization. That is essential to make this a better world and that society works together effectively in collaboration towards a common purpose. The goal of incorporating CSR initiatives in any organization is to create positive social change. However, the leadership behind such initiatives would need to be socially responsible leaders (Shani, 2009) to properly implement and maintain CRS within an organization with their employees, environment and the communities around them. It is that approach to leadership that treats all those things very preciously and as a
In the future, I hope to pursue my career dream of becoming a pediatrician. Pediatricians can be identified individuals who specialize in giving medical care to children and adolescents between infancy to adulthood at eighteen years of age. I became inspired to become a pediatrician due to my immense love of children. Perhaps I have an innate intuition for taking care of people being that I have always felt that I excel at taking care of others. The idea of taking care of others truly makes me feel that I serve a purpose, not only to better the life of myself but the life of others. Therefore, I believe that becoming a pediatrician will help me combine the best of both worlds into a career that I adore and cherish.
I have always been intrigued by the field of science and that is the reason I pursued the field of Biochemistry for my undergraduate studies. How The Human body works and the different determinants that can affect one's health or a community as a whole have always been captivating to me. I wanted to emerge in a profession that is beneficial for me, my community, and the world I live in. I came to realize through various science courses and health care experiences that a career in health care was the best path for me to outreach my community and the world.