This trip has allowed me to become a more socially conscious
person and a more veritable leader. I have met so many amazing people in
Indiana. They have shared their passions and their hardships, and I am grateful
for it. They have changed the way I see service and my community. I could not
thank them enough for the experience I have had.
I feel obligated to give back to our community in a way I did not
feel before the trip, and I have found an outlet to express that passion. My
sorority has recently adopted Rare Breed as our local philanthropy. In addition
to contributing financially, I would like to see my sisters volunteer at Rare
Breed and have a true understanding of the need that teens in Springfield have
for this program and how the facility benefits the community. I can see that
for some, there is a disconnect between service hours and contributing to the
community. They only do it out of obligation. I do not want that to be the case
for my organization. Being a leader in a new and growing organization, I
recognize the potential to start something different and more meaningful. To
have my sisters share in a true passion for service and the Springfield
community would be incredible. I am excited to return to campus and share my
experience with my chapter.
Ellen Herbig
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