Reflection QuestionsWhat life lessons do you pay forward to those around you?
It's an interesting question to consider what you believe your own contribution to others' lives is. That being said, as I think about it, I feel that I can only claim to pay forward the lessons that people discuss when they describe me or talk about my work. And with that in mind, it seems that the life lesson that I regularly illustrate for others is that diligence pays dividends. Often, people will talk about the little amount that I sleep, or even before now, the ridiculous hours that I used to sleep. For some, that is a defining characteristic of me. However, those same people also generally attribute the successes I've experienced in my life and my abilities to my commitment and diligence to getting the job done. How is your ability to teach displayed in your tours? Tours are about telling stories and sharing lessons, among other things. You are a teacher on your tours. You are teaching your guests about college, about UC, about living and growing as a college student. For prospective students, it's uncharted territory. But for parents sending their first child to school, it's just as uncharted. Your teaching ability is tested as you manage the questions and concerns of your audience, connect with them, and give them a terrific UC experience. Based on the interaction with the honors advisers, how can you put your further plans for education into action? I believe that the greatest area that I must explore as I look to further my education is international travel. As I aspire to work in higher education, I believe that the opportunity to go abroad is one that I must consider deeply and decide if it is right for me. What would you say to someone who said getting a college education isn't worth it? I would say that is only the case if the only thing you hope to get out of college is a degree.
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Reflection QuestionsOf the University's goals that are set for your education, how can you now get more out of it?
I would contest that I have worked quite diligently to get the most education out of my experience at UC. By designing my own curriculum and area of study, I've provided myself (with UC's blessing) the opportunity to take exactly the classes that I want to take and learn exactly what I want to learn. What do you hope to do in the future to further educate yourself? I would like to learn about the world and the people that make it up through reading and travel. Are there issues on campus with these goals being delivered? Of course. Money is always a huge barrier that many students fight as they strive for an education. Bureaucratic procedures can also bog down those looking to achieve an education. And lastly, and most broadly, when two people's educational goals conflict with one another (read: evolution, etc.), people's educations butt heads and cause issues. How do you work as a student leader to bring these goals to other students? My passion is for enabling others to pursue their own passions, so in short, I do most of what I do in order to help others achieve their educational goals here at UC. How do you learn from others around you? Put simply? Listen. Always listen and take contributions from those you respect into strong consideration. And observe. Observe the world around me and reflect on how it applies to my own life and experiences. How do the leaders of UC inspire it? The leaders of UC inspire our institution through high levels of authenticity and genuineness. They are student-focused, and work tirelessly to improve the experience of all at UC. |
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