How Paro College Of Education Shaped Me Into A Compassionate Leader – My Journey As Vice President Of The Bhutan Cancer Society Club

Stepping into Paro College of Education (PCE) as a first-year student, I never imagined that I would one day serve as the Vice President of the Bhutan Cancer Society (BCS) Club. Looking back, this journey was not just about holding a leadership title — it was about how PCE nurtured me into someone who could lead with empathy, vision, and purpose.

PCE is more than just a college — it’s a community that believes in shaping the whole person. From the very beginning, the college encouraged us to get involved, voice our ideas, and take initiative. Through class activities, group projects, club responsibilities, and volunteering opportunities, I learned how to collaborate, plan, communicate, and most importantly, serve others. It was in this vibrant and supportive atmosphere that I found the courage to take on the role of Vice President of the BCS Club.

The guidance of our tutors and the student-centered culture at PCE gave me the confidence to lead awareness campaigns, organize fundraising events, and represent our club at national programs like the SHIFT dialogue and the CSO conference. Every step I took as a student leader was backed by the values I learned at PCE — compassion, inclusivity, and responsibility. The colleges’ emphasis on democratic participation and moral leadership helped me understand that true leadership is rooted in service and community upliftment.

PCE didn’t just help me grow academically — it molded me into someone who can lead with heart and humility. My experience with the Bhutan Cancer Society Club will always be a reminder of how PCE empowers its students not only to become teachers, but to become changemakers in society.