16A - What's Your Secret Sauce?

5 things that make me different according to me:

1. I am dedicated with every single task that is brought my way due to prioritizing the goals I desire to reach. I have a constant drive to accomplish more than what is needed.

2. I find peace in being organized and I go out of my way in helping my friends and family members organize their rooms. If my room is unorganized there is no chance I can focus on school, so I either leave the room or pick it up.

3. I’m a responsible girl who lives off of a “to-do” list on my phone because if it isn’t written down then it won’t get done. I strongly admire the feeling of accomplishment and therefore I make sure my daily tasks are completed.

4. My leadership skills definitely make me who I am. I find joy and compassion in helping others through a process that they haven’t experienced yet, but I have. I have the ability to speak in a large room of people or a large group, and with different leadership positions within high school and college, I know this will follow me to my future career as a corporate attorney.

5. My time management skills impress me much of the time because I find myself extremely involved within UF, doing well in my classes, working a part-time job, having a social-life, cooking, making time to go back home to visit my family, and having general living responsibilities.

Interview the five people who know you the best. 

5 things that make me different according to 5 people

1. Close friend from back home / the business school

         My key takeaway from this interview was that I’m very dependable and people can count on me easily. People can easily come to me with questions and if I don’t know something I’ll make sure to find someone who does in order to help that person.

2. Close friend from high school

         In this interview, leadership stood out to me the most because he thought of me as a role-model which is a rewarding feeling to have. Hard work does pay off when people seek you as an example or for advice.

3. Close friend from parish back home

         My key takeaway from this interview was my passion for everything I’m involved with or any task I’m given. I’m passionate for what I believe in and I show that through everything I accomplish.

4. Roommate 1

         This interview made me realize the light I bring to other people’s lives especially when they’re feeling down or stressed. I feel that I’m an encouraging person when people need the encouragement and positivity the most.

5. Roommate 2

         My key takeaway from this interview was how my organization skills play a major role in my life and how it positively effects getting all my tasks done by a certain deadline. My organization correlates with my involvement on campus and how I manage to do a lot in a short period of time.

Reflect on the differences. 

When I compare how I see myself to how others see me, I see a great amount of similarity relating my dedication, leadership, and organization skills. I do think my interviewees are correct about me and did a fascinating job in describing what was unique about me! If there was one correction I’d have to make to my list it would be that I bring joy and positivity to those around me. Many times I forget how I help my friends with just my personality instead of actually giving them advice or organizing something for them.