My initial experience as an Anytown Delegate

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My initial experience as an Anytown Delegate

I was first introduced to Anytown in high school. As a student leader,  I was eager to engage with any leadership development programs I could get into. What I found with Anytown though was much more profound than anything I could have hoped for. Ironically enough, I was not searching to have such a mind opening experience. I was just looking for another leadership experience.

What I found however, was much more. I was challenged to question my understanding of myself and my community. As a delegate, I confronted issues regarding stereotypes, disabilities, gender, occupations, faith and religion, body types, sexual orientation, class and privilege. The week was profound and life-changing, deepening my appreciation for others.

I was inspired to get deeper involved with the organization and help others have the same experience I did. The first step was to become a camp counselor that next year. Since then I have participated in 6 camps. Once I came to ASU I looked to be more involved so I worked out an internship role where I not only acted as a counselor but also had a hand in deepening the organization mission outside of camp.