Education Unlimited's A+ Leadership Program was an absolute blast! At this program we were pushed to step out of our comfort zone and socialize with great people! We played games that tested our leadership skills and made great friends while at it! Along with physically testing our leadership, we discussed the different types of leaders, and how we can embrace our unique leadership style. Throughout the program, we focused on entrepreneurship and public speaking. Both are subjects that built our presenting skills and allowed us to embrace and endure our greatest ideas! In our entrepreneurial class we discussed how starting a new business really works and were put into groups based on common interests. We were told to focus on releasing a unique product of our choice. Throughout the brainstorming process, we learned how to communicate and compromise with all of our group members' ideas. When our big presentation finally arrived, we used our tone of voice, hand gestures, and facial expressions to persuade our audience into thinking our product is very convenient to them. Overall, this program was very beneficial to me, because I built many different skills! This program was absolutely amazing! I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who made this wonderful, unforgettable experience possible!

My first year in high school opened my eyes to a new way of living. I gained leadership, grit, and a positive mindset this school year. This summer, I will be attending the A+ Leadership Summer Program at Stanford University. This program approaches students who have built leadership skills and are taking control of their academic careers. This program builds speaking, problem solving, and communication skills. I have always been a shy student, so I am very excited to be attending a program that pushes me to step out of my shell. Building public speaking experience is an eternal gift that will benefit me throughout my whole life. This summer program is my first step to pursuing the successful future I am striving for. I am so grateful and blessed to have been given the opportunity to attend the A+ Leadership Summer Program at Stanford.