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Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program 2011

10 August 2011 Posted by Nia Langley Uncategorized

Hello, everyone! I’m super busy this week! It’s insane. Marcus and I move into my dorm tomorrow.

Anyway, here’s the Life post that I promised you.

Two weeks ago, from July 27th to July 31st, I flew out to Los Angeles for a leadership conference. This wasn’t just any leadership conference. But before I tell you that story, I have to tell you this story.

Early this year, I applied for the Taylor Michaels Scholarship from the Magic Johnson Foundation. Thankfully, I got it, and one part of the scholarship is going to the foundation’s Leadership Conference every summer.

The conference was SO AMAZING! We stayed at Loyola Marymount University, and it was so inspiring to meet different scholars who had incredible stories. I really admire the foundation for giving this opportunity to me and so many others.

Having a mentor and being in different sessions with the other scholars, alumni, and Mr. Johnson really helped me learn a lot of stuff to prepare for college.

There was some fun involved…like ice skating, team building exercises, going to a Los Angeles Times interview of Magic Johnson, dinners, dancing, and a brunch, but what I liked the most was when Mr. Johnson addressed us.

Only one slide was on the PowerPoint, and that was all we needed. That one slide was the outline of many important lessons needed in order to succeed in college.

“How to win…
-Time management
-Follow through
-Team player
-Passion
-Preparation
-Focus
-Discipline”

I’ll say it again. That conference really helped me get better prepared for college…for the workplace…for life. I made many new friends, and I can’t wait to go again next summer.

I wish I had the time to go into further detail, but, as I said, I’m terribly busy. If you have any questions for me about it, please feel free to email me at nialangleyspeaks@gmail.com

Also, if you can, support the Magic Johnson Foundation HERE.

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Undershirt: H&M
Shoes: INC International Concepts

Have a great day!

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  • Marissa Pitter
    · Reply

    10 August 2011 at 2:25 AM

    even though I'm not going to college, but going to boarding school (freshman) in a couple of weeks, I liked reading this post – mostly about "how to win". That part really gave me confidence that I can succeed while I am away. 🙂

  • Elena Leder
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    11 August 2011 at 12:39 PM

    nice post!

    Elle
    http://redischic.blogspot.com/

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    11 August 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Nice post Nia. Love the picture with Magic too. You look beautiful.

  • Bonnie
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    11 August 2011 at 8:13 PM

    That picture is totally effing awesome. The conference sounds like such an amazing experience. I'm glad that you had the opportunity to attend!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • mirjam schuurkamp
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    12 August 2011 at 1:36 AM

    You look amazing babe:)
    love the photo

    new outfit post :
    http://www.mirfashion.blogspot.com

  • LadyLaLa
    · Reply

    12 August 2011 at 3:21 AM

    WHO MADE YOUR SUIT?!

  • Claire
    · Reply

    12 August 2011 at 11:11 PM

    how exciting. you were right in my neck of the woods (LMU is only a 5 minute drive). i'm glad to hear you were so inspired! what a great conference and it sounds like you're all ready for college!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

  • nialangl
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    15 August 2011 at 3:30 AM

    @LadyLaLa- My suit is by Sharagano and my shoes are International Concepts.

  • TiasaurausRex
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    15 August 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Nice blog! Wanna follow mine?

    Comment on any one of my posts to let me know that you're following me, and I'll follow you back.

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