Throughout my college career, my personal values have been the basis for my academic and extracurricular achievements. Integrity, work ethic, passion for service, and focus on growth are the main values that have shaped my attitudes and behaviors. By incorporating these values into my personal philosophy, I have reached a high level of academic success, dedicated my time to serving others, and seized numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, making me a qualified candidate for the GEICO Achievement Award.
First, I deserve the GEICO achievement award due to my outstanding academic record at the University of Houston. I am an international student double majoring in Management Information …show more content…
Furthermore, as an international student, I see myself as an ambassador for my country in the United States, and I want to be an excellent representative of Venezuela in the university. Additionally, I hope that my commitment to excellence inspires other members of the LGBT community to pursue higher education and work hard to achieve their objectives. These motivations along with my strong work ethic and integrity have kept me focused on my academic goals, allowing me to achieve a 4.0 grade point average every semester enrolled at the university.
Moreover, the accomplishments I have made in community service throughout my college career further qualify me for the GEICO Achievement Award. Besides my dedication to academic excellence, I have also been involved in service initiatives throughout my entire college career. My passion for service started at the age of 18, when I had the opportunity to volunteer abroad in Fortaleza, Brazil, for 6 weeks. I worked on a …show more content…
Being awarded a GEICO Achievement Award would allow me to focus on maintaining my 4.0 grade point average while simultaneously participating in community service initiatives and developing my leadership skills. GEICO has a long story of recognizing students for their dedication to academic success, leadership, and service, and I believe that my achievements make me a qualified candidate for the award. Additionally, the Achievement Award would allow me to be a step closer to reaching my future goals: next month, I will lead a group of volunteers who will travel to New Orleans during spring break as part of the Alternative Service Break sponsored by the University’s Center for Student Involvement. Together, we will help reconstruct and repair homes impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and build a community garden. My goal as a site leader is to build a strong community among participants and to transmit my passion for service to them. Moreover, in the near future, I want to complete the Ted Bauer Leadership Certificate Program, a program sponsored by the Bauer College of Business that aims to enhance students' capacity to lead ethically and effectively all while being in the service of others. Finally, my biggest short-term goal is to join the Program for Excellence in Selling at the University of Houston, the nation’s leading