by Nathan Miller 2014 MVS scholar and rising junior at the University of Notre Dame Close your eyes. Let me paint you a mental picture… Oh wait, you’re reading; never mind, don’t close your eyes!! But, imagine this–a place where you’re surrounded by inspiring people, delicious food, constant smiles, unending laughter, and the energetic ambiance of downtown Chicago. And if that wasn’t enough, to top it all off, people are trying to give you money for college! Welcome to the Elks Leadership Weekend! Now in its third year, the Leadership Weekend brings together the top 20 National Finalists for the Most Valuable Student Contest. In 2014, I took part in the inaugural Weekend. Since then, I have returned from my humble abode at Notre Dame to serve as an Elks Scholar Leader the past two years. I get to share my own college experiences to help the new scholars prepare for the transition and have a lot of fun throughout the weekend making friendships and memories. Through...
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