Keri Cropper, Class of 2011
Involved with University Program Board, Student Voluntary Services, and Student Leadership Development Board
Excellence in Leadership gave me a confidence in my leadership qualities that I used to put back into school and the community. It is because of EIL that I was able to balance my school with my new environment and have the most incredible time while doing it. I now know how to approach all kinds of leadership opportunities and not be afraid to take initiative. Through a lot of self-evaluations, EIL allowed me to start discovering how my personality allows me to lead every day of my life.
Rodney Q. Blount, Class of 2008
Former Student Government Association Vice President
Being a member of EIL is a great experience that allows students to become instantly active on campus and involvement in the organization continues beyond freshman year. I had the opportunity to make new friends and associates that I maintain to this day. Also, EIL offered me and fellow members an opportunity to meet faculty in a friendly atmosphere; this occurred usually after a seminar in which a faculty member had presented helpful facts! Additionally, EIL annually hosts programs where famous personalities would share their experiences and address concerns that affect students, the United States, and the world. Most importantly, EIL gives its members several opportunities to participate in community service and to vastly improve their leadership skills.
J. Bryant, Class of 2011
Involved as a Resident Assistant and Orientation Leader
EIL reinforced the service-based leadership perspective I gained in CLASS. I also gained new friends and once in a lifetime experiences. Also, being an EIL participant has already helped build my resume and has made me stand out during interviews for the RA and orientation leader positions.
Amanda Rybarczyk, Class of 2009
Former Student Foundation President and former Alpha Lambda Landscape Architecture Honors Society President
I gained good friendships, real-life application to my various leadership positions outside of EIL, and the opportunity to meet and listen to extraordinary individuals and leaders, both local and famous, and learn about their successes, failures, and development of the skills that have made them successful in their lives.