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Transformations: Fall 2019 Honors in Action Conference, reports from the 2019-2020 team

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Check out these personal and reflective officer and member reports from Andre Dunkley, Katherine Pinzon, Claire Traore, and Shyanon Rai... TRANSFORMATIONS: Acknowledging, Assessing, and Achieving Change Fall 2019 Honors in Action Conference, New York Region Tompkins Cortland Community College - Alpha Gamma Nu Chapter Hosted at Greek Peak Mountain Resort,  Cortland, New York  October 18-20, 2019 See here for more. Andre Dunkley: The Phi Theta Kappa Fall Honors in Action conference was my first PTK conference and I was pretty blown away by how amazing it was. While the days were long, the information and the overall experience was unforgettable. The group discussions were thought-provoking, the fellowship activities were a blast, and the presentations were captivating. I especially enjoyed when Dr. Blake Ellis’ presentations on the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa, as well as the assistance he gave to all of the chapters with our Honors in Action projects. While I had already kno
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My first Honors in Action meeting by Michael McGuire

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My first Honors in Action meeting by Michael McGuire When it was first presented to me that I was eligible to join the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, I was intrigued. Never had I been interested in school organizations. Having been out of school for almost a decade - and never really excelling, or even finishing before - I decided to greet this next chapter of my collegiate life with open arms, and look into more what it would mean to be a member of something beyond me.             Today, I attended my first meeting for Honors In Action . We discussed topics related to how belief systems are structured, and how best to move forward with the chapter's research for the project. I was a somewhat active participant in the conversation around Joy, and what it means to be Joyful in the leading of your life, and how the feeling of Joy connects people across generations, and cultural identities. It was a compelling conversation. And I walked away from it thinking very well that wha
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“My first steps into PTK” by Fatou Kiné Thiam

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“My first steps into PTK” by Fatou Kiné Thiam As a new student at LaGuardia, I was looking for something special that will help me volunteer and be involved on campus. I also wanted to find a program that helps students grow, acquire knowledge and have lots of sharing and fun. So one day, while browsing on one of the computers at the College Discovery program office, I saw a student wearing a t-shirt with the words “Phi Theta Kappa” and on the back, “Honor Society.” I said, “excuse me what is this on your t-shirt about?” As always I love asking questions and starting conversations and he replied: “Oh, it’s the honor society at Laguardia”. Then I continued, “do you know how can I be a member of it”. He told me what building number to go to and also suggested that I talk to my counselor at the College Discovery about the program and ways of getting in. Right after the end of the discussion, I sent an email to my counselor asking her to put me in contact with the Phi Theta K
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Gratitude: Catalyst 2019

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By Swekchha Luitel Every morning, I wake up with a brand new to-do-lists to check off by the end of the day. Most of the times, I rush out of my bed with not enough time to be thankful for having another beautiful day. I get started with my work even before I sip my morning tea. Honestly, I enjoy the rush and the enthusiasm of doing well in my academics. Being a member of the honor society, we attend every class and give our hundred percent on all of it. However, sometimes we forget that getting good grade is not the only thing where we should give our best at. There are several things around us that need our attention and it is important for us to feel that responsibilities, especially towards the community. As honor students, it is our responsibility to ask this question to ourselves. How will our education, moreover our GPA, will contribute towards our community? I feel privilege to have such opportunities, and I also do feel glad to be able to come out good e
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Overcoming Fear

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By Pema T hinle Mahatara Khamba   Glossophobia, an anxiety to speak in public was something that I have been battling with since my high school. Even speaking with people, I already know used to get me seriously nervous. Long story short,   public speaking is one of the biggest fears I ever had in my life. However, as every morning rises terminating the darkness of the night with its sunlight, I learned to overcome my phobia through all the experience I had and events I have been to, throughout my life. One of the most significant events that contributed in motivating me to be outspoken would be the New York regional conference.        In October 19, 2017, I along with my officers’ team and advisors went to the Westchester to participate in the New York regional conference. This conference was collaboratively hosted by the local PTK chapters of LaGuardia community college and Westchester community college. As the officer team of the host chapter, I and my fellow
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