Leadership can be very useful, especially when you are in charge of students close to your age. I currently serve as Chairman for Aid to Indigenous Peoples and for Aid to the World's Disadvantaged, and I have served as a Red Cross officer. My passionate interest in social service and global consciousness inspired me to become a leader of these clubs and also shaped my future goals. As president of one of the biggest clubs in the school, I face many difficulties and challenges every week. Although I entered the club as a shy young student with a passion for global awareness, I have now become a strong leader. Because of my passion for global outreach and my love of serving others, the club members and leaders decided that I would become a wonderful leader. As a result, when asked if I wanted to become a leader, I vehemently accepted the position. From the beginning, I rose through the ranks from member, to representative, to officer and finally president. My first club, Helping the Underprivileged Globally, is the largest in the school with over fifty members. The club focuses on raising awareness and donations for Ugandan schools and North Korean refugees. I am in charge of many fundraisers. For example, I have a school-wide event called Quidditch for Uganda. Quidditch is a game based on the famous Harry Potter novel. Quidditch is almost like a sporting event, but instead features "magic" brooms, goals, and a golden trophy. This event is entirely organized by me and one other person. I am in charge of T-shirt design and orders, food, teams, schedules and communication with school administration. Although this event requires two months of organization and days of sleepless nights, I...... on paper......resful. Yet, in times like this, I try to remind myself that I am very lucky to be where I am today. I live a comfortable life with a safe home and loving parents, while children in other countries like Uganda are forced to serve as child soldiers for rebel armies. This kind of motivation pushes me forward and pushes me to work harder, even if it means staying up all night. In the end, even though it is difficult and stressful, the ultimate success proves that the hard work is worth it. I still believe I am lucky to be president of these clubs and a Red Cross officer. Without such experience and challenge, I would never have grown from the shy girl who had no knowledge of public speaking to the strong individual I am today. These experiences made me determined in my dream of serving the community and changed who I am as a person..