Kim Ginste
Major: Business Accounting
Hometown: Kingwood, TX
What organizations are you involved in?
Orientation Supervisor for Orientation Programs, President of Zeta Tau Alpha, President of the accounting Club.
What have you gained from being a student leader?
From being a student leader, I've gained so many qualities that I didn't even realize I had. I've grown as a person. As a high school student, I never did much more than the average student. I was a person who did the bare minimum to get by. No one thought I was going to excel in college, and I've done more things than I ever thought possible. I was never the leader, mentor, or role model and now those are things I strive for in my every day life. I try to better myself at every opportunity. Being a student leader has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, especially at SFA.
How do you balance your academic and co-curricular activities?
My planner is my life. If I don't have it written down, I'm probably not going to remember to do it. I'm very good about time management and organizing every day to get as much accomplished as I possibly can. I try to focus on one task at a time so I don't get overwhelmed will all of the tasks I need to accomplish. Staying positive and making extensive to-do lists has definitely saved me when I'm really stressed out.
What advice would you give to a student thinking about getting involved?
I would definitely encourage getting involved as much as you possibly can! My college experience wouldn't have been the same without all of my extracurricular activities. I've developed lifelong friendships and always have someone by my side supporting me. Getting involved is one thing I did early on in college, and I've never looked back since!
How do you live by the SFA Way?
I try to live the SFA Way by being a selfless individual. I always try to put the needs of others before my own. I feel that the best way to be a leader is to be compassionate and dedicated to your members. I step back from the situations I'm placed in, and try to think about it critically from every angle. I address everyone's points of view, not just my own. I feel that this exemplifies the SFA Way, because we need to be caring and compassionate towards our members, as well as everyone around us.
Classification: Junior