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 to my overall understanding of the world. While volunteering at the retirement home, I learned how beneficial it is to take the time and listen to those of an older generation. In volleyball, I pushed myself even harder to meet my physical fitness goal and earned a spot on the Varsity team. I also successfully planned and executed a three-night trip that included budgeting food, travel time, and the discipline of getting up early to grab the first-come-first-serve camping sites. I am grateful to The Congressional Award for giving me all these opportunities that I might not have had otherwise.