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Brandie
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Calumet City, Illinois
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How will I use my knowledge from college to better myself and help out my peers around me succeed in life #Spring25?
I am finishing up my first year of college and I see this scholarship opportunity but now I am actually curious as to how I could use my degree for good.
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Steve Vierra
CRO
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Houston, Texas
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Steve’s Answer
That's a great question! Servant leadership is truly admirable. It might sound surprising, but you need to help yourself first. Just like in an airplane safety briefing, you should put on your mask before helping others. You need to be mentally healthy and capable to assist others effectively.
1. Find a mentor for yourself, then mentor someone else.
2. Stay curious and be a great listener.
3. Focus on becoming a specialist in a few areas, rather than a generalist.
1. Find a mentor for yourself, then mentor someone else.
2. Stay curious and be a great listener.
3. Focus on becoming a specialist in a few areas, rather than a generalist.
Martha Beaugard
Hardware/ Management
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Walnut, Iowa
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Martha’s Answer
Personal Growth
Keep Learning: Dive into new topics and stay informed. Technology keeps changing, so always keep learning!
Apply Skills: Put what you know to use in real-world projects.
Network: Connect with alumni and professionals. Consider finding a life coach or mentor.
Helping Peers
Mentor: Share your experiences with others. Just as you seek a mentor, be that guide for someone starting out.
Collaborate: Team up on projects. It’s more fun and brings new ideas.
Study Groups: Set up study sessions.
Community Engagement
Workshops: Host or join workshops to spread knowledge.
Volunteer: Get involved in tech community projects. Retirement centers or schools are great places to start. I teach computer skills to seniors, and it’s very rewarding.
These steps will help you grow and also support those around you.
Keep Learning: Dive into new topics and stay informed. Technology keeps changing, so always keep learning!
Apply Skills: Put what you know to use in real-world projects.
Network: Connect with alumni and professionals. Consider finding a life coach or mentor.
Helping Peers
Mentor: Share your experiences with others. Just as you seek a mentor, be that guide for someone starting out.
Collaborate: Team up on projects. It’s more fun and brings new ideas.
Study Groups: Set up study sessions.
Community Engagement
Workshops: Host or join workshops to spread knowledge.
Volunteer: Get involved in tech community projects. Retirement centers or schools are great places to start. I teach computer skills to seniors, and it’s very rewarding.
These steps will help you grow and also support those around you.
Paul Rogers
Solutions Engineer | Technical Consultant | Leadership Mentor
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Tacoma, Washington
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Paul’s Answer
Hi Brandie,
First off — it’s amazing that you're already thinking about using your knowledge to lift yourself and the people around you.
That mindset alone will create opportunities most people never see.
Here’s how you can use your college experience for bigger impact:
Build yourself first: Focus on mastering your skills, growing your leadership abilities, and becoming someone others can trust and learn from. You can’t pour into others if your own foundation isn’t strong.
Share what you learn: Start small — mentoring classmates, helping someone through a project, giving advice you wish you had gotten earlier. Leadership starts before you ever get a title.
Stay curious and adaptable: College gives you technical knowledge, but real success comes from learning how to solve problems, communicate, and adapt when things don’t go as planned.
Big truth:
Your degree is just a tool — your real impact comes from how you use it to help others succeed alongside you.
You're already thinking like a future leader — keep growing, stay humble, and bring others up with you as you rise. That’s how you make a real difference.
Mentor one younger student or peer each semester.
Start a personal development journal — track lessons learned and how you apply them.
Volunteer for leadership roles in campus clubs or group projects.
First off — it’s amazing that you're already thinking about using your knowledge to lift yourself and the people around you.
That mindset alone will create opportunities most people never see.
Here’s how you can use your college experience for bigger impact:
Build yourself first: Focus on mastering your skills, growing your leadership abilities, and becoming someone others can trust and learn from. You can’t pour into others if your own foundation isn’t strong.
Share what you learn: Start small — mentoring classmates, helping someone through a project, giving advice you wish you had gotten earlier. Leadership starts before you ever get a title.
Stay curious and adaptable: College gives you technical knowledge, but real success comes from learning how to solve problems, communicate, and adapt when things don’t go as planned.
Big truth:
Your degree is just a tool — your real impact comes from how you use it to help others succeed alongside you.
You're already thinking like a future leader — keep growing, stay humble, and bring others up with you as you rise. That’s how you make a real difference.
Paul recommends the following next steps:
Aldo Colorado
Project Manager
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Guadalajara
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Aldo’s Answer
It's great that you're thinking about helping others and making your career more meaningful while making your loved ones proud. Here are some friendly tips:
- **Volunteering:** Join volunteer programs related to your field. It's a great way to use what you know to help others.
- **Mentoring:** Be a mentor to younger students or new graduates. Your support can really help them on their career journey.
- **Community Projects:** Get involved in local projects. You can make a big difference in your community.
- **Education and Training:** Share your knowledge by teaching workshops, seminars, or classes. You can inspire and empower many people.
- **Research and Development:** Help with research in your field. Your work can lead to important advances that help everyone.
- **Volunteering:** Join volunteer programs related to your field. It's a great way to use what you know to help others.
- **Mentoring:** Be a mentor to younger students or new graduates. Your support can really help them on their career journey.
- **Community Projects:** Get involved in local projects. You can make a big difference in your community.
- **Education and Training:** Share your knowledge by teaching workshops, seminars, or classes. You can inspire and empower many people.
- **Research and Development:** Help with research in your field. Your work can lead to important advances that help everyone.