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Georgia HOBY Newsletter:

Fiftieth Edition, January 8, 2016

Featured Alumna: Megan Franken '08

If someone had told me in June of 2008, I would be transformed from the timid sophomore who was buried in her books to an empowered, outspoken junior after just three days, I would have honestly not believed them. From my first seminar as an ambassador 8 years ago to every seminar since that I have been blessed to volunteer at, I am empowered in a different way to redefine my leadership roles by the interactions with not only my mentors and friends I have met through HOBY, but by the new group of ambassadors that are embarking on their first HOBY experience. HOBY has given me way more than leadership skills though; I have gained an irreplaceable HOBY family. My HOBY family grows with each seminar as I gain connections with the ambassadors in my group or Junior Staff assisting with the operational side of HOBY. I am also able to nurture my existing relationships with the staff that though I sometimes am only able to see once or twice a year at HOBY events, even though I speak to them daily because of the connection we have. Georgia HOBY has transformed and continues to transform me into a leader who grows, adapts, and evolves and I am eternally grateful for this program as well as every individual that plays a part in each seminar.

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