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I lived not an ordinary student life....
Leading more than 1700 students was not an easy job...
Some of them would listen but more would not even bother...

This was part of the speech of the outgoing CBA Council President during the turning over of the key of responsibility to the new President.

I realized that I wasn't totally unlike him. I led more than 4000 students as SSG President when I was in college.

I never talked or wrote about my leadership experience before, like it was never a part of my life. Somehow, it may be a defense mechanism because I do not know how to react to people's reactions on the position, my own brand of leadership and the strengths and weaknesses of my administration.

I am naturally shy and I feel uncomfortable when people openly talk about me, much more in my presence. But being naturally shy doesn't mean that I could not manage a group or that I could not defend my people. I've had my fair share of dealing with difficult situations, students, teachers and even deans (hehe).

Being a student leader had been the best experience of my school life. It gave me lots of opportunities to meet people and gain friends; go to other places; attend and initiate activities; and more importantly, to grow, learn and share myself to others. It prepared me to become a responsible and commited professional.

My story would go on and on.....

I'd like to end this reflection by saying, and I believe many leaders would agree, that as a leader:

You do not have to be remembered. You do not have to be the best. Lead with love, commitment and purest intentions. . .