not a leader

Northstarmom
Fri, 30 May 2008 19:15:18 +0000

Instead of running for office, how about suggesting – and doing the hard work of organizing – some projects for your clubs. Another option would be to volunteer to do the hard work that all organizations require, and many members and even officers don’t want to bother to do.

If you, for instance, organize a fundraiser or other service project or create and coordinate a new way of recruiting members, you are demonstrating leadership, and can include those activities on your college apps. Example: Created and organized a NHS fundraiser that raised $1,000 for victims of the China earthquake. Another example: Designed and maintained a web page for the organization.

“Leadership” isn’t a title, it’s taking actions that make a positive difference.