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Be A Leader at ISU
Hobart Scales, Sophomore
Vice President, Student Government Association
Q: How did you first get involved in leadership activities at ISU?
A: Originally, I got involved in a campus organization, ISU College
Republicans. It was there I took the Secretary position and SGA Speaking
Seat Representative position. From there it made sense for me to move
to SGA. I did so becoming the Student Senate Secretary. After one year,
I was asked to run for Vice President. I did and I won.
Q: How easy was it for you to get involved at ISU?
A: It was really easy to get involved here at ISU. With over 200 student
organizations on campus, there truly is a right fit for every student.
Anyone wanting to get involved can easily do so.
Q: What have you learned from your leadership opportunities?
A: I have learned so much through my involvement here at ISU. The campus,
community, ISU administration, and student body have all been introduced
to me through SGA. My major is political science/legal studies so my
involvement in student government has been an extension of the classroom.
Q: Was there a person or instance that sparked your interest in becoming
a leader?
A: I donít think there was an exact moment. It has been a journey of
discovery that led me to becoming Vice President. I had to learn about
it myself. I think this campus has helped facilitate that journey.
Q: What advice would you give to prospective students on the importance
of leadership or on being a leader at ISU?
A: First off, get involved. College isnít just about the classroom.
College is the experience you have during your four years here. Involvement
opens doors of learning and advancement. Also, leadership isnít birthed
overnight. Leadership is a learned behavior therefore it takes time
to perfect those skills related to leadership. Lastly, have fun. Finding
the right fit for yourself is key. Find an organization that you can
be comfortable in. If you donít enjoy ISU then you only have yourself
to blame.
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