One of the most important attributes
that a student can have when applying to Graduate school or for a job is
leadership. Graduate schools and companies like to know that you have the
ability to take control of a situation and that you are confident enough to
undertake important responsibilities. The ability to delegate tasks and to
direct people in need of direction will set you apart as a candidate. As a
student here at UCI you should take advantage of some of the programs the
university has to offer. Here we have listed some sites to help you in your
future endeavors.
Leadership Websites:
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Leadership Development
Workshops This program offers a variety of seminars, conferences and
workshops to help students become leaders in their future endeavors.
Speakers talk on topics such as Diversity and Leadership and Assessing
your leadership style. The program runs throughout the year and a
certificate is awarded upon completion.
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Middle Earth
Leadership Opportunities Middle Earth allows a high level of student
involvement with things such as programming student events or
Residential Advisor positions. Students get to partake in student
affairs and are offered on campus housing (sometimes required) with
their positions.
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Mesa Court
Leadership Opportunities Mesa court too allows student on-campus
opportunities
to get involved in first-year and transfer students' experience. Here
you are also seen as a leader
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Associated Students at the University of California Irvine (ASUCI)
Get involved with student government by attending meetings or even running
for office. Having a say in student affairs not only benefits you as you
can make a difference but you learn leadership along the way.
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The
Center for Leadership Development This graduate school of management
program allows students to attend lectures on how to become an effective
leader. While offered for graduate students there are still lectures
regarding leadership that you can attend.
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Clubs and Organizations
One way to get involved is to find a club that shares your interests and
become a leader within that group. There are many different options to
pick from, and if you can't find exactly what you're looking for, you
could always just start your own club!
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The Dean of Students All
Leadership Conference This is a weekend program designed to expose
students to important skills in becoming a leader.
Off Campus
Opportunities:
This program helps
successful candidates find an internship in our nation's capitol. Students
get to work in another part of the country while experiencing the
democratic processes at work. Leadership skills are learned through
practical work experience and being able to adapt to a new environment.
The Sacramento
Internship Program at the University of California, Irvine is a
program that gives outstanding UCI students an opportunity to intern in
the California State Capital. Based upon the huge success of the
UCDC Summer Internship Program,
the Sacramento Internship Program (SIP) was a natural step in the
direction of developing an experiential learning opportunity in the
California State Capital. Sacramento is the
center for California's growth not only politically, but also
scientifically and economically. This program is designed to immerse
students into the workings of state government while showing the
important role that policy makers play in decisions that will effect all
of California. California has the fifth largest
economy in the world, as well as being the largest and most diverse
state. Interns will see why being a member of the California State
legislature is one of the most highly regarded elected officials in the
nation.
