Destiny's Story

My passion is helping people. I can never understand how people can turn their backs on someone in their time of need. Growing up I was always taught “do for others what you will like done to you." Just by listening, I’ve been told that I’ve helped out quite enough and I feel happier than one who has won the lottery. I know and accept the fact I can’t help everybody but I will always try.

Being the only one in my family not only to graduate, but to also travel to another country is something my family never got the opportunity to do. Even way before I heard of ILP, I always dreamt of visiting India and lending a hand to kids in need so this will be a great jump start on my dream. If I get accepted I can prove to everybody that no matter where you’re from, you can reach your goal through hard work and perseverance. It’s a great opportunity that I can share with my family, help students that are starving for education, and enhance my leadership skills being more open to the world.

This program shows me a wider range of what the world can offer and what I can offer it. I don’t really know any other program that fits me like a glove than ILP. Not only can I improve my leadership skills and have a better understanding of the world I live in, I get to have close up experience. This program is both feeding the mind and working with my hands. No matter what I will accomplish my goal of leaving a mark on the world and this program will give me a great head start. I really want to see things beyond what I see from Brooklyn and I think I’m ready for the challenge that’s ahead.