BOLD takes over Camp Gregory September 7, 2009
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As I have mentioned in previous posts, I participate in the AEM BOLD program, a program predicated to preparing outstanding students for their upcoming leadership roles in corporate America. This past weekend as part of the BOLD program, the 20 students in the program were removed from the distractions of campus and moved to camp Gregory to spend some time understanding our passions/drives and getting to know each other a little bit better. The weekend was a success and I had a lot of fun hanging out with the other BOLD fellows and just getting away temporarily from all the distractions Cornell offers.
I just wanted to share one of the introspective mantras I developed while having all these discussions about vision and how I envision the world in the future and my impact on it.
“I envision a world where cultural differences aren’t criticized, and having a firm belief in one’s cultural identity is not received with eyes of worry and images of extreme militants, but rather curious eyes of interest. I envision a world where opportunity isn’t a family-inherited right, but instead a reflection of a person’s God-given abilities maximized to its fullest potential. I envision a world where I can be successful and still be part of the community I grew up with and want to uplift to its greatest heights. Most importantly, I envision a world where my first reaction to a decision is it’s impossible, but rather I alone with sound conviction and no hesitation can make things possible. When I am lying lame of old age, I want to have this lasting thought impressed in my brain, I was given every opportunity to experience fulfillment in all my endeavors and while I have made mistakes along the way, what provided me the greatest satisfaction was those opportunities; opportunities to spark new friendships and build upon the old, opportunities to experience that tight feeling in the gut that comes along with the feeling of excitement because of a new challenge, and most importantly the opportunities to develop faith, the evidence of things not seen.”
This paragraph reflects my dreams and my passions, and I hope gives a better idea of how I hope to impact my future.
Where is Camp Gregory?