“I originally joined because I really loved the way the organization of Rotary/Interact was done and I wanted to be a part of planning and organizing this amazing opportunity for students in my area. I ended up making several new friends, meeting many new people and most importantly [Interact] gave me a way to show my communication skills, which will help me later in my life for sure. I think that having Interact is a great way not only to get students involved in community service, but to come together and unite kids in order to achieve one certain goal, and I believe that Interact does this in a way that other clubs don’t.”

“The skills I learned, whether it was time management, event planning, or coordinating with people regionally was amazing, but the skills it gave me as a person truly changed my life. It gave me the confidence I didn’t have in myself back when I was in high school. It opened my eyes to a community that wanted to make a difference in the world. It gave me some of the best friendships and helped me create new ones. Without Interact or DC, I’m not sure who I would be today. It made my high school experience special and my only regret is that I wish I got involved with it sooner, instead of my last year of high school.”

“In my experience, I learned that Rotary is an international organization that is much grander than it’s component Interact. I never realized how impactful and expansive Rotary is.”