Aiman Karimy

Dynamic and adaptable volunteer at Food From the Heart, where this non-profit organisation distributed $7.4 million worth of food. Spearheaded educational presentations for my class, significantly enhancing local engagement and awareness. Mentored new volunteers (my classmates), while simultaneously demonstrating strong leadership and multitasking abilities, and collaborated on impactful joint initiatives, showcasing exceptional organizational skills.

• Documented and resolved miscommunications between fellow volunteers which led to the misunderstanding being resolved.
• Achieved the targeted results, helping deliver daily necessities through effectively helping with deliveries.

Cycling

• Discipline: Consistency requires discipline, a trait transferable to other areas like work and personal goals.
• Mental Resilience: Pushing through physical challenges on a bike, whether climbing hills or enduring long rides, builds mental toughness and teaches perseverance.
• Stress Relief and Mindfulness: Cycling can be a meditative activity, allowing you to clear your mind, enjoy the surroundings, and reduce stress. This mindfulness can lead to a more balanced perspective in daily life.

Gaming

• Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking: Many games involve puzzles, complex missions, or strategy-building, which helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills are beneficial in decision-making, both personally and professionally.
• Adaptability and Quick Thinking: In many games, players must react quickly to changing situations, making snap decisions and adapting strategies on the fly. This adaptability is useful in the fast-paced nature of today’s world.
• Social Skills and Teamwork: Multiplayer games require collaboration, effective communication, and sometimes even leadership. Gamers often practice giving and receiving feedback, working toward common goals, and learning from others—skills that are essential for teamwork in real life.
• Persistence and Patience: Games often involve trial and error, where failure is just part of the journey. Players learn to persist and try different approaches, which builds resilience and a growth mindset.

Reading

• Empathy and Perspective: Reading about diverse characters, cultures, and worlds can broaden one’s understanding and empathy. This makes it easier to relate to others and appreciate different viewpoints.
• Knowledge Acquisition: Nonfiction, fiction, and everything in between can introduce readers to new ideas, histories, and concepts, enriching their knowledge base and sparking curiosity.