I am interested in being a Link Crew Leader for many reasons. My sister who graduated in the class of 2016 was a Link Crew Leader and from hearing about the duty of being a Leader and how much fun she had excited me to want to become one. Another reason I want to be a part of Link Crew is because I remember my Link Crew day when I was a freshman, and how much fun it was. It assured me that I made the right choice in picking where I would spend my next four years. The activities helped me open up and meet my fellow classmates, which made my first few days of school much easier for me. I want to help the incoming freshman to feel the same amount of welcoming and comfort as I felt and to show them high school isn 't as scary as it seems. I would …show more content…
Just like a quote from “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view; until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” I try my best to let people know, that I would never judge them for anything they 've done, and that they can be comfortable telling me their problems and that I will surely help them in any way I can. If I just met the person I put all rumors, or negative things I have heard about them aside and I get to know them myself before listening to anyone else’s opinion of them. I try my best to simply live everyday treating others as I would want to be treated. This has helped me because I have formed many friendships and people don 't hesitate to come to me for help, and I do not hesitate to help them. A negative personality trait I have is I tend to be quite thin-skinned. Meaning, I do not take criticism very well. This has took a negative effect on my life because I let rude remarks or insults get me down and affect my behavior. They stick with me for awhile until I can somehow overcome which I usually do. Although this is a downside for me, it has led me to be more compassionate because I do not want others to have to feel that