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My Student Ambassador Experienceby Nialah Mu'min

August of 2018: this was the beginning of my journey as a Student Ambassador at York Technical College. During this journey, I was given the chance to explore my identity on campus outside of being just a student; not only that but being an ambassador allowed me to further become a voice for my fellow schoolmates. As a student ambassador, one is constantly involved because the opinions and ideas of current students are greatly valued by the Student Leadership and Events program. With that being said, not only was I given the opportunity to share my own innovations, but I was also allowed to give an inside sense of the interests of other students, giving us all a say.

One of the most meaningful aspects of being a student ambassador is being able to exhibit, challenge, and strengthen one’s leadership skills. Within the branch of leadership, there is also communication, conceptual skills, responsibility, and determination. Let me say, each of these skills was indeed tested but I’m especially grateful for each experience, as growth is an essential part of the program.

While we’re on the topic of growth, I would love to mention the overall environment of a student ambassador. Personally, although I’m sure many could relate, the environment was always welcoming and in all honesty, truly diverse. Being a student ambassador is in short about enthusiasm, growth, and community; throughout my experience, I was allowed to implement each category in both a safe and supportive space. To add, our differences and diverse qualities as ambassadors were recognized and used as an influential factor for our teamwork. New ideas were always brought to the table, and it 

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A rise in confidence wasn’t the only element I gained from being placed within social and communal situations, I also made true connections and cherished friendships; even if they only are for a season. I’ve met people I never would have if it wasn’t for this program, and to say the least, I’ve genuinely enjoyed learning about and conversing with each individual. 

Overall, as this month is my last as a student ambassador, I hope I expressed how much I appreciate this leadership journey and opportunity. Considering that I’m an upcoming 2019 graduate, I’m ecstatic at the fact that I’ll be adding to my academic milestones; but even then, I’ll miss the discussions, social and institutional involvement, and friendships experienced as an ambassador. Between you and me, deep down, I wish there was a way to continue being a student ambassador without being a student. Regardless, I wish nothing but the best to the Student Leadership and Events program, student ambassadors (old and new), and every other individual that makes this successful program available for the campus. 

was really fascinating to discuss the contrast in perspectives as both students and individuals. And although I was especially confident before becoming an ambassador, being able to participate in this program only increased that confidence, especially in regard to people skills or human relations. 

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March Career FairsThe spring career fairs saw over 65 employers across three days this March. The following employers attended the event:

March 26 Aquatech Pool Management Atlas Copco Autobell Car Wash Bojangles' Restaurants Carowinds City of Rock Hill City of Tega Cay Comporium CompuCom DHL Supply Chain Family Trust Federal Credit Union Fastsigns Founders Federal Credit Union Insignia Group Kuester Management Group Master Media Enterprises Spencer's Distribution Center Sullivan Management/Carolina Ale House Two Men And A Truck U.S. National Whitewater Center Weed Man Lawn Care

March 27 Bayada Home Care BrightStar Care Chester Regional Medical Center Community Medicine Foundation Continuum Pediatric Nursing Encompass Health Rehab Giving Tree Child Development Center Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Lancaster Health and Rehabilitation Lexington County Sheriff's Department MD First Healthcare New Hope Treatment Centers Right at Home Rock Hill Rock Hill Police Department Rock Hill Post Acute Center Senior Helpers Southminster Visiting Angels Whitesell Investigative Services

March 28 ATI Specialty Materials Boston Gear Bradman Lake Group C.M. Steel Carolina Fluid Components/AIT Carolina Poly CDI- Custom Curb Adapters Centerline Drivers Charlotte Mechanical Coroplast Tape Corporation Dixon Quick Coupling Domtar Paper Co First Cut Design & Fabrication Frito Lay Genpak Giti Tire Manufacturing Goettfert Inc Hire Dynamics Nation Ford Chemical Northrop Okuma Quincy Compressor Roseburg Forest Products Snyder's Lance Sun Fiber LLC Winbro Group Zepsa Inds

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Dignity and Respect

Alcohol Awareness EventOn Thursday, April 4, students has the opportunity to participate in a variety of alcohol awareness events. B&B Distributors gave out samples of non-alcoholic beverages including flavored lemonades and energy drinks. Keystone Substance Abuse passed out information and provided mocktails for students to try. Also on hand was the Kona ice truck with frozen treats for students to enjoy on the sunny day. Students in the AOT 252 30L/MED 114 30L Learning Communities class passed out flyers as part of their community service project. To round out the event, the Christian Fellowship Club held a vigil to remember those affected by alcohol abuse.

Students from the AOT 252 30L/ MED 114 30L Learning Communities class gave out flyers.

The Christian Fellowship Club and others participating in the alcohol awareness vigil.

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The NBA playoffs are coming soon, and the Golden State Warriors are easily the favorites to win it all. The West has a few teams that could challenge the Golden State Warriors. The OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets are the two teams that could really give the Warriors a run for their money. The OKC Thunder have one of the best defensive teams in the league and that makes them dangerous. The Houston Rockets, with Shooting Guard James Harden and Point Guard Chris Paul, will be hard to beat with their high-powered offense. The Rockets almost beat the Warriors in last year’s Conference finals.

In the East, four teams have rosters with the talent to make deep runs. The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA; they could be a good opponent for the Warriors. The Toronto Raptors are another great team since trading for small forward Kawhi Leonard. They have a good bench squad that could be very helpful going into the playoffs. They would be a tough opponent for the Warriors. The Philadelphia 76ers have four star players on their team, and they have just been getting better throughout the season. They could be an interesting opponent for the Warriors.

The last team is the Boston Celtics. They were expected to be the best team in the NBA, but haven’t lived up to expectations. The Celtics have the deepest roster in the NBA and that has been causing issues on the court. Everyone wants the ball and the score, but there is only one ball. The Celtics could be a dangerous team, and a underdog team for the Warriors to play if they get it together in the playoffs. The NBA playoffs are going be fun and interesting even without Lebron James!

NBA Playoffs

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