Howard University Core Values Essay

The core values that define the legacy of Howard University, are similar to those core values I use as a guide whenever I set out to accomplish a task. I always ask myself, will this task show my ability to work with others and will it show my excellence, my true leadership qualities, my truthfulness and or my service? Excellence, leadership, truth and service are the core values used to implement Howard University’s visions. In achieving excellence, I have developed the competency to understand and work in a rigorous academic environment. I have developed the ability to work hard and do my best at all times despite the expected challenges. I always aim to achieve the highest standard in anything I do. The core value of excellence requires one to be an outstanding achiever who is focused, driven and is willing to excel at anything they do. My mentality of achieving excellence in whatever you do will indeed contribute to the already astonishing …show more content…
I have embraced opportunities to help others through community services, tutoring and volunteerism. The people I interacted with through these opportunities, taught me that no matter how busy I am, I must always find time to give back not just through donations but through my services. Due to the many years with these opportunities, I am experienced enough to embrace them while contributing my services to and through Howard University.
Most important of all the core values is truth. For all other core values to be a success, they have to have some truth to them. Everything I do, I try to do it through fairness and open-mindedness. Just as how one strives to be academically excellent, one should also strive to adopt wisdom of the heart and avoid deceitfulness and falsehood. Being truthful to myself, allows me to have a clear conscience to strive for the highest quality of intellect which I can contribute to the legacy of Howard