Personal Essay: If I Become A Villanova

Being an active member of a community is critical to creating a good learning atmosphere. The word community is sometimes overused and does not get the emphasis it desires. People want to feel apart of something and creating a functioning system is necessary for success. I have always had a love for working with a team and as a leader, I try to help others achieve their goals. If I attended Villanova, I would make the noun community become a verb by helping others, accepting others, and leading others. First, at Villanova, I would be ready to help people when I arrived there. Compassion is one of my biggest strengths and sometimes people just need someone to listen. As a lifeguard, I have to always be ready to help people. I enjoy interacting with people and the daily comradery of working at a local pool. I would try
If everyone thought the same, there would not be much progress. Different people can bring different ideas to a situation and that is very important. When I was a peer mediator, I had to see all sides of a problem, and turn it into a win-win result. At Villanova, I would work towards making an environment where everyone felt valued and where it is always a win-win situation. Students do not work well when they do not feel like they belong. I would try to make everyone feel like they are apart of something special at Villanova, because they are. Furthermore, I would be a leader on campus at Villanova. I am a natural leader and I am always focused on goals. As a leader, I work towards helping people achieve their own goals. When people come together to work towards a common goal, amazing things can happen. A true community can only take place when people are working towards common goals. As a swim coach, I get to lead people and be apart on their journey. I try to instil good values and never let them forget to have some fun. At Villanova, I will be a leader and will encourage