What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? From developing better communication skills, to learning about hard work and discipline, to improving my writing skills, I have developed expertise in things that...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the importance of perseverance and dedication, and I now understand that I can make a substantial difference in my community with just a few hours of free time a week, combined with a...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a newfound ability and respect of discipline, dedication, persistence, and reliability that I will be able to carry forward with me into my future endeavors.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? This program has encouraged me to better myself. Never before have I spent so much time volunteering, and it has become a nice routine. I now analyze my reading and spend far more time searching out...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? It has been a very rewarding experience and encouraged me to help in the community, especially with the care and adoption of animals. I have learned that I want to be a veterinarian and to give back to...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a greater insight into the workings of my community.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have learned the importance of challenging myself and finishing what I started. I have enjoyed the challenge of completing activities that I wouldn’t normally have done if not for The Congressional...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how to be organized, as I had to organize my hours for each goal, and I had to organize my virtual trip and all of the activities within it. I also learned leadership, as I got to take part in...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I have gained a new sense of community, and what it means to be a Wyomingite. As someone from Aurora, Colorado, I was pretty bored and unimpressed when I first moved here because we don't have many...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? I learned how important it was to set a goal that was reasonable because I was suddenly reaching for these goals much sooner. Everything that was required of me to participate in the program has added...
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? Through the time and effort I spent to reach my goals, I gained a deeper sense of belonging within my community, and a self respect I never had before.
What have you gained by participating in The Congressional Award? While participating in the Congressional Award, I have gained a sense of personal confidence and determination to improve myself and my community. I have gained life skills and pushed myself further...