Sunset: Crossing the Threshold, Three Questions by Youth Ambassadors Program CIED at Georgetown

when I started working on my essays

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... decided to apply, even when I was a little bit afraid.

When I had a meeting with my school principal.

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I answered the call for this Youth Ambassadors program when I

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When I first submitted the application form knowing I would give my all to the program if I was selected.

I want to become a strong leader for my community

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When I had my first interview to apply

met with my mentor to fill out the application

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realized that I am capable for this<3

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when I was in a class from the high school.

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When my family, friends and teachers motivated me to apply :)

I wanted to app

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When I talked it over with my parents and they encouraged me to reach for my goals

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By participating, giving my best even when an activity is out of my comfort zone I still do it.

I answered the call for this Youth Ambassadors program when I had a meeting with my principals inviting me to participate into it.

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when I had my first interview to apply

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When I apply I was afraid of not get into the program

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When I started to fill out the application

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Evertytime I get into a zoom meeting and I decide to talk to all this wonderful people

when I decided to apply, no matter how scared I was to start this new experience.

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by preparing myself to be as open as I could be and giving my all in each zoom session.

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I put myself out there and I feel like i am use to being judged so I cross the threshold putting myself out there an being me despite what people might think of me.

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When I decided to form part of the best of the best of my country and prove myself that I am good enough to achieve my goals.

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I want to become a better me. Understand and see things from a different perspective. Be the change.

marimancia2004 — 2021-09-30 22:18:07 UTC

When my teachers from my current scholarship selected me as a candidate to participate in this wonderful program <3

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I want to improve my leadership skills and my english skills.

By putting my best foot forwaed and believing I can do it with the help of you guys!

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I want it to change in a positive way because as we all know nobody is perfect so I would like the program to help me in everything that is best for me.

When I got into the first session and I met new people

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not letting "that voice in my head" stops me from my goals

joannasanchez1712 — 2021-09-30 22:18:29 UTC

I want to be the best version of myself, by improving all my skills when it comes to leadership

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olgacolon2005 — 2021-09-30 22:18:36 UTC

when i started applying to the program

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I want to be the best me I have ever been, a great leader, and just a better person

I thought that I need to show others that doors are always open for new experiences.

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Knowing that being in the program would help me to a better future and to feel proud of myself

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By having a great attitude and giving my best, also by putting myself out there

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I want to create a group for people who have a positive opinion on body shaming or someone who has been body shamed.

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Try to have an open mind to learn life and leadership skills, putting me myself out of my comfort zone.

I would like to be more secure of myself and know I can get whatever I want

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Once a get into the meeting and I talk with many people from different places.

I want to view things more positive; view things with a mindset that we all come from different place but if we work together we can achive great things <3

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To become a better leader

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olgacolon2005 — 2021-09-30 22:19:32 UTC

try to get out of my comfort zone as much as i can

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Just giving the best of me and participating as much as I can and trying to work in the best way possible with my classmates.

marimancia2004 — 2021-09-30 22:19:52 UTC

By making an extra effort in order to get into this amazing program and becoming a better version of myself!

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When I connect to the session and do my tasks

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By always doing my best, participating in the sessions and walking the extra mile.

olgacolon2005 — 2021-09-30 22:20:19 UTC

i want to become a leader and help making my community a better place

getting out of my comfort zone

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I no longer want it to be a daily routine, something has to change within me, I have to find one more motivation, but the program motivates me every day to keep going.

I want to have a better way to respond to the things that are happening outside. An updated and better version of myself, with my network expanded and with enhanced social skills.

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Well I would like to apply all my new/improved abilities of leadership on the university, hopefully out of the country.

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I want to be a better leader and help my community

I cross the threshold by being me and participating effectively in this program because I know that I will learn new knowledge and skills.

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I want to be able to become a leader and be able to share my acquired knowledge with others :D

Giving the best of myself, even when I afraid of speak in front of other people

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When I overcome my fears and insecurities ... little by little I learn more ...

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When my director and my teacher told me that it was my opportunity to contribute something positive for my country.

overcome my insecurities of speaking, learn to be better

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I want to become a better leader in my community

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marimancia2004 — 2021-09-30 22:23:43 UTC

I want to be an exceptional leader in my society and get out of my comfort zone and that when someone asks me where did I get leadership skills I would answer that in the Youth Ambassador program <3

I want to be a better version of myself and become a great leader.

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I think that giving my best because it will depend on how I take advantage of the opportunity to be in the program, I know that there are always nerves, fear but that should not stop us, we must move forward.