It is with great excitement that I am finally announcing my senior seminar project. After analyzing my goals, looking at timelines and attempting to figure out exactly what I want to do to represent the culmination of my work here at Drury, I've finally figured it out.
Over the course of the next 6 weeks I will be spotlighting a new person with their #IAm______ story.
What is #IAm______? #IAm_______ is a social media campaign & event I've created to promote that college students are good enough, accomplishing great things and making a difference. Throughout college I have struggled and felt like I had to justify what I was doing because I'm "just" a college student. In reality, I have worked
really hard to get the internships I've held and accomplished a lot during my time at those internships. I struggled to see myself as someone that people look up to even though I've had various leadership roles.
#IAm______ is the chance for other students to tell their stories about times they've struggled, but ultimately, how they learned to self-identify their strengths and be proud of themselves.
Today, I am here to say that #IAm
ALeader. I've had 3 internships, worked my way from staff writer to managing editor of the student newspaper, served as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, I'm in 3 honors societies and I'm very involved in Kappa Delta, which is the main focus of my story.
I've been the president of Kappa Delta for almost a full term now and previous to that I was VP-PR, assistant VP-M, and intramurals chair. Over 3 1/2 years I've dedicated
a lot of time to fostering the development of Alpha Psi chapter, and therefore, our national organization as a whole. It took two events for me to realize I was a good leader in the sorority. The first was this summer at Kappa Delta National Convention when I received the top collegiate award for my involvement in KD, on campus and in the community. The second wasn't until this past Sunday at an alum advisory board meeting I was leading. During the meeting we discussed a lot of things that I have worked really hard on. As I was walking home that night it hit me how much work I've put in. It was exciting to see it begin to pay off in a way that will leave a lasting impact on our chapter.
#IAmALeader & I am proud of myself for going out of my comfort zone last October to run for chapter president. Over the past year I have grown so much more confident. I know what I am capable of and I am not afraid to share it. It's time that we celebrate ourselves and our hard work.
I will be reaching out to five individuals about their #IAm______ stories for publishing on my blog, but if you would like to participate in my campaign you're in luck! On Wednesday, October 23, from 11:30-1:00 I will be outside of the Drury Commons. During this time you can fill in the blank on an #IAm______ card and stick it to the banner that will be hanging up.
I would really appreciate your participation in my #IAm______ campaign. Be sure to subscribe to my blog and follow me on social media (@iamdu2019) to read all of the #IAm_____ stories over the next 6 weeks.
Until next time,
Taylor xx
