Change is needed...

As I move onto the next phase of my life, I hope that I will become even more involved with my surrounding community as well as the international community.  At Queen's University (where I am attending next year), there are countless organizations, student groups, and charities run by students at the university raising awareness and taking action for various causes in the community and around the world.  Some of the student groups include: Free the Children group, Student Council, Gender and Women's Issues Committee, and the Cancer Triad.  All of these students groups look at several different issues ranging from women's rights, human rights, improving standard of living, eradicating poverty, raising funds for cancer, and so on.  Due to the open access to these clubs and organizations at university, I feel that I will find a right place to affect change and improve the lives of others.
Ever since I was very young, I have been passionate about current events and changing the world, and even now, I still have the same passion.  However, it is stronger than ever due to the education and opportunities I have been given over the past 12 years.  Also, after my trip to Kenya, my passion to eradicate poverty, and provide access to clean water for families in impoverished nations is of the utmost importance for me.  After a year of World Issues, a journey to Kenya and seeing devastation for my own eyes, poverty and access to clean water will be my main focus in creating change.
My journey through HSC, and soon to be Queen's University has and will enable me to create change.  I have been taught the fundamental skills to take action and I aim to make a difference in someones life.  I have been inspired by people such as Marc and Craig Kielburger and Spencer West, and with that guidance, I am inspired to create change of my own.

Be the Change - Free the Children, Marc and Craig Kielburger