Even though most people move out after college I stayed. So yes I was born and raised here in Orlando, FL about 15 minutes from the UCF main campus. I did live in PR while I was a baby up until I was 6 years old. As for now, this is my last semester at UCF and I am super excited to be a self-sufficient professional woman! I am a Sociology major with a minor in Women’s Studies. I did not claim a minor until this past summer. The Sociology major does not have enough credits to graduate from college. After looking at a couple different options none seemed to work out. Women’s Studies was honestly my Plan C.
In all honesty, I stumbled upon my minor, but I could not be more grateful for the path that led me into Women’s Studies. I do believe this is where I needed to be. I have always wanted to be involved in a career that I can be in constant communication with people and help provide opportunities that are not provided to them. Starting out with "Intro to Women Studies" I really felt empowered. I know now that I want to be the one to empower and provide opportunities to women of all walks of life. Surprisingly, I do not like going to school (or better said I used to not like school). It was not until my junior year in college that I started appreciating the position and place that I am in life. Though I said I never would, I am now certain that I will pursue a Master’s degree.
Something else that has brought me closer to knowing what I want to accomplish with my life is the great opportunity I found with YWLP. It is a program of college women that have partnered with middle schools to mentor 7th grade girls. Although I don't see myself working with youth, it has been a great opportunity to sit one on one with someone and be their mentor. Even after the semester my little sister and I have remained close. The best way for me to be able to mentor women and create a difference is for me to become a leader first. This is more than a class for me. In a sense it's a workshop for my future career. I am very excited to learn and see what this class has to offer.
Leadership to me is taking action. You don’t have to be the leader of a movement or head of an organization. I believe it is personal because the ideas and opinions you have come out through your actions. People around you see your purpose and the things you do. Doing so inspires others. Something that completes my definition of leadership is what we were already able to discuss in class. To complete the definition it is important to acknowledge that the actions you take only make you a leader if they are for the good of others and not just the self. Any woman can be a leader, though, it becomes increasingly difficult for a woman than it would be for a man to become a leader in the public/corporate sphere.
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