Resilience Personal Statement
I pick a word at the start of every new year and set it as my intention for the year. My intention for 2017 is resilience. This year, I took my intention a step further and rather than relying solely on my own thoughts and beliefs about resilience, I started to interview friends and family about how they see resilience in their own lives. As my understanding continues to take shape, I am reminded of moments of resilience in my own life. My interest in service learning has taken me from studying conflict resolution, social and political transformation and urban studies to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and the University Ministry office at Detroit Mercy . I believe that my passion for building and nurturing sustaining relationships, strong commitment
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As a University Minister at Detroit Mercy, I worked closely with the new director to reevaluate all of the current programs. Together, we changed the format for three of our largest programs First Year Retreat, Litrugical Ministry and faith sharing groups. I helped grow our Service in the City Program to make it more accessible for student athletes , service learning courses as well as better collaborate with other departments on campus. NEW PROGRAM. Include committees on resume. I have nurtured and expanded partnerships with individuals, departments, as well as community organizations. These relationships have helped cultivate stronger programs in the offices in which I worked. HIRE MENTOR TRAIN STUDENTS > horizons an immersions A dedicated recruiter. I have always displayed my careful approach to preparation, participation and followup. Importance of reflection in service work. At JVC, ask for feedback. In addtion, most of my work was travel. PROBLEM SOLVING. tion]. At [previous company], I frequently [action]. In addition, I had the opportunity to [action or accomplishment], which further shows my dedication to [aspect of your
As a University Minister at Detroit Mercy, I worked closely with the new director to reevaluate all of the current programs. Together, we changed the format for three of our largest programs First Year Retreat, Litrugical Ministry and faith sharing groups. I helped grow our Service in the City Program to make it more accessible for student athletes , service learning courses as well as better collaborate with other departments on campus. NEW PROGRAM. Include committees on resume. I have nurtured and expanded partnerships with individuals, departments, as well as community organizations. These relationships have helped cultivate stronger programs in the offices in which I worked. HIRE MENTOR TRAIN STUDENTS > horizons an immersions A dedicated recruiter. I have always displayed my careful approach to preparation, participation and followup. Importance of reflection in service work. At JVC, ask for feedback. In addtion, most of my work was travel. PROBLEM SOLVING. tion]. At [previous company], I frequently [action]. In addition, I had the opportunity to [action or accomplishment], which further shows my dedication to [aspect of your