Sunday, November 30, 2008

Building a Legacy

As I entered my freshman year at Rider University, I knew I came to Rider to receive more than just an education...my goal was to leave a legacy as I walked down to receive my diploma on May 11, 2012.

To help me hgain a better understanding of what it means to leave a legacy, I met with Nick Barbati, the former executive vice president of Student Government Association and also a graduate of Rider University, who has become a good friend of mine. I thought he would be the perfect person to talk to since he is well known here at Rider University. Nick has won several honors/awards such as the Presidents' Award. I talked to him about getting involved and making a difference.

As a result of that, I became:

  • Clubs and Organizations chair for Student Government Association (Fall 2009-Spring 2010).  
  • One of the first freshman students to be part of the Model United Nations at Rider University
  • A member of the Leadership Development Program
  • A brother of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
  • A peer mentor for the Multicultural Student Leadership Institute 
  • The vice president and the president of the Tau Kappa chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
  • A member of the elite professional development group - DAARSTOC
  • A member of Community Standards Board
  • A member of the Commencement Speakers Selection