When I first signed up for Key Club, I actually didn’t do anything. Whether it be because I did not have a Facebook or because I did not have a ride, I was not able to go to events and I was fine with that. Sophomore year, however, I was determined to put in the effort to go to events in order to earn hours, which I knew would look good on my college application when the time came. Going to events became a way for me to get out of my house for the weekend and go to places I had never gone to before. At first, I will admit, I did not think it was all that fun and often did not want to get out of bed when the events were held early in the morning. After going to more events, these thoughts slowly started to change. Since I am a shy and quiet person, I was very hesitant to talk to other people, which I now realize is what probably made those first events a bit less enjoyable for me. By going to more events, Key Club actually helped me become a bit less socially awkward and opened the opportunity for me to meet new people. Although it does sound very cheesy, I believe Key Club did change me as a person. I was able to volunteer alongside great people, who would later become my friends. Those friends would motivate me to volunteer even more, which I often did not hesitate to do. As I started to enjoy going to events more, I began to pay more attention to the impact volunteering had on the people we were helping. When going to the Houston Food Bank, I was reminded of how many people there are in the Houston area who are not as fortunate and who through our volunteering, those people would receive food quicker. When I helped plant trees at Buffalo Bayou, it made me realize that our earth sometimes needs a little help restoring its beauty from the harmful things humans put on it. It was even more enjoyable to see the huge smiles on the faces of elementary school kids when I volunteered at Emmott Festival. Going to events became something that I was eager and happy to do. There have been times when I had met my hour requirements but still went to multiple events because I believed I would truly enjoy them. After these last four years I am happy to say I am a member of Key Club. |
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