I first joined Interact with a few friends in the beginning of high school since I thought it would be fun to take on a bigger leadership role in the school by helping host events. Soon, the team-based environment grew on me and before I knew it, I was an executive member by grade 9! Interact has helped me build connections with individuals I would never have had a chance to talk to otherwise, such as students from different grades as well as staff. These connections quickly became the second family I never knew I needed. In my first year as an executive member, I remember looking up to the senior members and admiring their expertise in leadership and organization. Wondering if I would ever reach their skills ultimately inspired me to follow their footsteps.