for future leaders. Off-campus public service programs and leadership programs can be essential in building self-esteem and cultivating leadership skills by exposing young people to challenges in the real world (Gardner 167).
For students, internships in corporations or other organizations can present an eye-opening experience to the challenges in the real world. Future leaders benefit the most when they form relationships with experienced and dedicated mentors who not only provide guidance, but also challenge them to work on their own (Gardner 168). The relationships with mentors in such institutions are one of the most influential factors in
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