Freshman Year Reflection

Following the end of my freshman year at American University, I have seen a lot of growth. The past two semesters, especially in the midst of a pandemic and online classes have been far from how anyone could have envisioned their first year of college going. However, as time passes and I look back I realize that with the help of the SPA Leadership program I have overcome the adversity that the pandemic presented, and still optimized my time as a student at American University. Through the leadership program my confidence, leadership, and initiative have improved tremendously. I feel empowered and enlightened to take on this crazy world we are living in and become the change I want to see in the world.