When I first started getting involved with World University Service Canada I had no idea the impact that this organization would have on the rest of my life. Yes, this is a great Canadian non governmental organization that makes tremendous contributions to the international world of development. However, this is not the reason it has extremely changed my life and made me the activist I am today. Being a part of an organization of students that share the same values and goals in terms of humanitarianism is one of the most empowering experiences that a University student can have. The moment I became part of the WUSC local committee, I began to see the value in developing leadership skills and team building environments. When I first became a WUSC member the committee consisted of a general members group of approximately 10 people. After my first year of being highly involved, I started to recognize the need to develop this team and build an executive committee and also maintain a strong general members list of students. That is exactly what I set out to do and exactly what I ensured to accomplish. I truly believe in the power of young leaders influencing others to become advocates for human development and changing the world we live in. Presently, I am graduating and leaving the WUSC local committee after three amazing years, but proud to leave an executive team of 10 university students behind who will continue to inspire others and build great leaders for human development.
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