Values
I joined the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau in the Winter semester of 2016. It is the emphasis of some of my own personal values, and a great balance to the others.
Thanks to AST, I value graciousness. Being a
kind soul to all that I meet is
important because you never know what
someone else may be going through.
Respect
I've always held respect highly in that it is earned and not
a right. If you want to be respected, you must treat
others with respect. Alpha Tau and I share this belief
that you should treat everyone with the same respect,
from the CEO of a company to the janitor.
Family
Family is more than what you're born into. It's those who have your
back no matter what. "I am thankful for friends, and for these sisters
who are more than friends." Blood may not always be thicker than water,
but that's why we choose who to keep close. Always keep those who need
your support close to you, but those who will support you closer.
Connections
Putting yourself out there takes bravery, but taking initiative to make a connection with
someone is golden. The best way to further your career is to build bridges, or "know people".
The better the connection, the more resources you have access to. Such as letters
of recommendation, job opportunities, new connections through your current connections, etc.
The more people you know, the more opportunities you can open yourself up to!
AST and I believe that building strong connections within your community can
help you grow career-wise and bring your neighborhood closer together.
My favorite value is not very common, but passion is what
I look for the most in others. I believe that without
passion, there is no purpose. You have to love what
you're doing, be determined to meet your goals,
strive for excellence. You need to have passion.
Without a purpose, what is the point? If you ask yourself,
"why am I doing this?" and can't think of an answer,
you need to find your passion.