The Experience does Matter

Today I got a chance to speak to incoming Freshman and transfer students at The University of Michigan-Dearborn. After receiving many questions on how these students can become involved, I realized that at the core of every person there is the desire and hope for individuals to see their community doing well and thriving. Some of these students I was able to elaborate in great detail about my ASB experience and I told them how life-changing it was for me.

I am very excited for Alternative Spring Break because I hope it will be that life-changing experience for someone else. I have learned so much from being with United Way that I can't tell you how much the practical learning has developed me into a caring citizen of my community. Working along side Angela Walker, Patricia McCann, Kira Putt, Brad Frost and many others has allowed me to gain organizational experience as well as organizational values that contribute to building a great team and organization. I am very blessed and I have United Way for Southeastern Michigan to thank for such a great experience.


As I enter into my last semester at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, I hope that the people of United Way and the community can learn as much from me as I am learning from this moment. There is still hope and a need for a better metropolitan Detroit, and I believe that the members of this community are really eagered to join in to support the effort. However, we must continue to provide opportunities for others to be engaged and experiences that will take others outside of their social circles. I look forward to Alternative Spring Break Detroit doing just that and I still believe in a new Detroit.