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Meet Nikki Adolphson, a 2013 HOBY Iowa Alumna and 2013 WLC Alumna who has received a full-tuition Warrior Women in Leadership Scholarship. You can, too! Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, is looking to award full-tuition scholarships exclusively to HOBY alumnae! The Warrior Women in Leadership Scholarship Program will be awarded to nine female students based on […]
What’s all this buzz about internships?!? Internships are an outstanding way to get real-world experiences before heading off to college. While “internship” sounds enticing, it may be difficult to know where to start as you look to land your first internship. Below are six action items to take NOW to help you secure your first […]
As we start the New Year, we’re sure you’ve got your sights on exciting things like Spring Break, Grad Night, and Prom. What if we told you that these three events are the trifecta of distracted and impaired driving? That over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving […]
Why is it important to have an accountabilibuddy? Every day we’re learning, changing, growing, and busy, so sometimes we set goals for ourselves that we end up pushing off or forgetting about. When this happens, we can be quick to let ourselves off the hook for not meeting the expectations we’ve set for ourselves. “I […]
Are you looking for ways to capture your HOBY experience on your resume or college application? Look no further! Below you will find a sampling of bullet points for you to copy and paste at will. No need to use all of them (some are even repetitive), simply pull the ones most reflective of your […]
Did you know that the #1 killer of US teens is distracted, impaired, and reckless driving? Now you can do something about it AND earn your Leadership for Service hours with one impactful project! In One Instant is HOBY’s new partner in helping to combat distracted driving and save lives. By planning an assembly […]
Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities through service. GYSD is celebrated each year in more than 135 countries, with young people working together to address the world’s most critical issues and change their communities. Join the Movement. GYSD is the largest service event […]
If you’re looking for a place to belong on your college campus, consider Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. PSP is open to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. As a gender inclusive fraternity, their purpose is to bring together some of the brightest and most motivated students on campus and work together […]
Author Bio: Michael Zaydon, CPA Senior Associate – Private Equity Specialist Group PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in New York City 2006 Central PA HOBY Alumnus 2007-Present Central PA HOBY Leadership Seminar Facilitator 2013-Present Central PA HOBY Leadership Seminar Section Leader The M&A Advisor named Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership the 2015/2016 Education Foundation Honoree and sponsored 20 […]
What does HOBY mean to you? When we talk about HOBY, especially alumni, it is important to understand that person’s HOBY Story and how it affects their daily life. A HOBY Story is how one relates their HOBY experience, in terms that anyone can understand. My HOBY Story is very simple. I needed and […]