Learning objectives

Being a leader can lead to a very successful future and improve the people around you and your life. It helps you be more independent, know how things work, and, consequently, be able to face many situations where more people are involved, organize your time and tasks better, be alert if something is needed and improce your communication and critical thinking skills.

In my case, I joined leadership to resume and improve my skills of responsibility and independence when there is a situation that has been entrusted to me so that I can feel prepared enough to carry it out. I feel that by the end of the course I’d like to be aware of and know the situation I’m in well so I can lead and help people. In my learning process, I need to reach certain levels of responsibility and acquire all these useful skills for my own future. I’m also from another country (Spain) and I came here to study English, so I thought that joining leadership could be a great way to develop my english skills when talking and helping someone. These ages are the best ones to gain some experience, as there are many things and situations that can show you how sometimes stressful life can be, so it’s a pre-preparation for the reality of your future. I feel that, as society is established nowadays, being used to being a leader and acquiring all the skills you develop at a young age is a positive thing; if you don’t do anything in your teenage years, it will be more difficult to adapt and learn in the future.

Application of knowledge

I’m actually always applying these skills in daily situations. Sometimes it is so stressful, but it helps your life be established. Knowing how and to whom to speak in group work and contribute something beneficial is something that you can find whenever. I am daily involved in these situations, and I try to show the best of me. In leadership, apart from teamwork, we learn how to apply critical thinking, responsibility, independence, and much more in the upcoming events. I plan to apply the skills gained by being a leader outside of “leadership” and I will use my critical thinking to improve society, as well as my daily life.

Personal Growth

Being in leadership makes me feel the necessity to use certain skills, which means I am practicing them somehow. When I practice the same thing permanently, I’m making improvements and normalizing what  I’m developing, which means making these practiced skills part of your life. You may not realize that you are always applying them, but you are. In a few years, you will feel that you do better in life. You succeed more. I mean, I’ve been practicing different skills during these past years, and I’m still trying to improve them. I feel like I am gaining a lot of experience as I’m part of many events and situations that require certain analysis and study. I feel that my critical-thinking is improving as well. I joined leadership for this purpose: to gain more and more experience and improve what I currently have.

Challenges and strategies

One thing I will find challenging this course year is prioritizing all the things I have to do when participating in an event led by leadership students. It always happens to me; when there are many things to carry out and to be aware of, it’s kind of stressful. I feel like it’s too much. What I will have to do is to calm down, be patient, and make a mental list where I organize all the tasks from most to least important. If I need help because I need to do a lot of things at the same time, I will ask my leadership group mates.

 

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