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Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
Sneak Peek of 2009 Conference
Saturday, June 27th, 2009Why Should You Become Involved in YLC
Thursday, June 25th, 2009Tim Hsu has been with YLC as a student, mentor, and a board member altogether for many years. We asked him to tell us what he likes about YLC and what YLC means to him.
Being a part of YLC for the past four years, my involvement has varied from a volunteer to actually being on the board. But what always draws me back to the organization is having the chance to be a mentor. Having the chance to inspire and motivate a student to become a leader is invaluable. I believe we have been successful because we are able to present these leadership skills to the students in a fun and exiting way. We give them a nurturing environment where these skills can develop and grow. And by surrounding them with their own peers, we give them the experience of working and interacting in a team setting. I am glad I’m a part of YLC and hope it will continue to grow and develop as time passes.
-Tim Hsu
YLC From a Mentor’s Perspective
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009We asked one of our fellow mentors, Jason Tung, about his perspective on YLC and how it has impacted him.
I first attended YLC as a student back in 1998 and had the time of my life. Even though YLC was only a 1.5 day conference (it’s now 2 days), it had a much bigger impact on me than other camps and conferences that I had previously attended. The theme that year was “Breaking the Mold” and we learned about tackling the stereotypes that Asian-Americans often face in society. My mentors were inspiring, the learning sessions were eye-opening, and the team activities were exciting. Not only did I learn a lot about myself and Asian-Americans, I had a ton of fun and made lasting friendships despite the short time period. Because I had such a great experience, I immediately volunteered to be a mentor when I was a college freshman. Since then, I have mentored four more times and served as a board member three times. Many of my past students are now mentors and board members. This year’s conference is YLC’s 20th Anniversary and I’m so excited for the program that we have planned for the students. We are really going to challenge the students to step up and make an impact in their communities. I would encourage all students to attend YLC and I would further encourage them to serve as a mentor, because that truly has been the most rewarding experience for me.
- Jason Tung
