UCARE
Ilyssa M.
Class of 2024
Major
Minor
My Experience
Primary Service Sites/Social Justice Passions
Dog Gone Good, Barnstone Art for Kids, Womens Center of Montgomery County
What Bonner Means to Me
Bonner gave me the opportunity to gain connections in my school community. Community connection was something I valued strongly in my hometown but felt I was lacking when I got to Ursinus. The service I do in our community provides me with that connection, and my service helps to keep me grounded in my passions and who I’m striving to be.
Memorable Moment in Bonner
I loved our Bonner class about “filling our cups”. Some service sites fill our cups while others drain them. Having a balance between these sites, and knowing when you have no more in your cup to give, has been a crucial lesson in being a service leader for me.
Advice for Prospective Ursinus Service Leaders
Having a service site that relies on you to come weekly will help you stay motivated and accountable.