Grandpa Personal Statement

Leadership was taught to me as an eighth-grader when I lost one of the most important people in my life, my grandpa. My grandpa was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2014. I set aside my personal life to be by his side at whatever cost. I attended each and every prayer held for him. I spent countless nights in awkward waiting room chairs. I was there in the pouring rain, as he got buried. Through his passing, I learned to be reliable, for both my family and him. I also learned to remain optimistic in tragic times like this. Today, I continue to be a leader in and out of the classroom. I am incredibly hard-working. I demonstrate this by maintaining a GPA above a 4.0 while doing several community service projects around Iowa. I have volunteered 122.5+ hours at a variety of organizations around Iowa, such as the ALS Association, and the Lung Cancer Research Foundation. In addition, I also volunteer as a teacher for an ESL class, teaching a variety the English language. I am devoted to giving back to my community, not only for myself but also others. As the oldest child, I serve as a role model for my family. I also serve as a role model for my peers. I am an MVP (Mentors In Violence Prevention) mentor at my high

I plan on joining the military, where I will apply these skills to protect and serve my country. I will continue to give back to both my community and nation through further community service projects; perhaps one for cancer in honor of the man who developed my leadership skills. Moreover, I plan on pursuing a career involving criminal justice. Which means I will need to apply these skills to ensure that convicted individuals get an adequate investigation, and trial. I am incredibly passionate about criminal justice. In fact, I have taken 16 credits worth of criminal justice classes as a junior. I strive to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal