Meet Student Leadership Grant Winner Preslyn Phillips
Preslyn, can you tell us a little about yourself?
I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a senior at North Carolina State University, where I study Nutrition Science. I really enjoy baking and I absolutely adore community service. I’m a bit of an introvert, but I love to travel, meet new people, and learn the culture and history of places. I challenge myself daily by setting both short term and long term goals, whether this includes learning a new language on my own or mastering a class project, I believe the key to success is establishing long term and short term goals.
What do you hope to eventually become, and why?
I would like to become a Registered Dietician and help people who suffer from food related illness such as type 2 diabetes, anorexia, etc. Nutrients! They are the most essential source of life for everyone on the planet. Without the proper intake of just one nutrient your life could drastically change, that is very important and exciting to me.
How did you hear about the Society, and what made you decide to join?
I received an email invitation to join the Society. After doing research on the Society and the chapter here at NC State, I knew that this was right leadership honor society for me.
In March you’ll be going to Belize as part of an environmental sustainability and agriculture program organized by Peaceworks. Can you tell us a little about that and why it’s important?
Along with other students and advisees from NC State, we will partner with PeaceWorks and travel to Southern Belize where we will build fermentation units and drying sheds to support the local farmers. PeaceWorks is a global nonprofit organization that engages communities, academic institutions, and corporations in innovative cross sector solutions for sustainable development around the world and across seven development disciplines: agriculture, business, education, engineering, health, public service, and technology.
Do you have any advice for fellow members who may be considering applying for a Society scholarship, award or grant?
Be Honest. Be open. Lastly, be yourself.