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MINOR IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Center for Student Leadership Development
Memorial Union
University of Rhode Island
OUTCOMES
• Outcomes (Self-Leadership, Interpersonal and Organizational, Leadership Theories, Inclusive Leadership, Critical
Thinking)
• Targeted Classes
• Experiences
• Evidence
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Regardless of your major, you can minor in Leadership Studies.
• Requirements may be satisfied by completing 18 or more credits related to leadership and offered by more than one department.
• Twelve (12) of the 18 credits must be at the 200 level of instruction or above. A course grade of “C” or better must be earned in each graded course. At least 12 of the credits must be earned at
URI.
• No course may be used to apply to both the major and minor fields of study. Courses in General Education or for other minors may be used for the minor* (*this does not apply to students in
the College of Business). With the exception of internship credit, all courses for the minor must be taken for a grade. The Introductory class must be taken before the internship and the
capstone course.
• Application for the minor must be filed in your academic dean’s office no later than the beginning of the final semester or term.
• Approval of the minor does not guarantee that the suggested courses will be available to you on a schedule correlated with your graduation plans nor guarantee space in any required course.
Introductory Course HDF 190: FLITE Only offered in spring for first-year students
3 credits or
HDF 290: Modern Leadership Issues Offered Fall and Spring for sophomores & juniors
Internship HDF 417: Leadership Internship Requires 40 hours/credit with a min. of 80 hours & a max. of 120 hours of documented internship
3 credits or experience for graded credit
Experience through Office of Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
or
Internship Class in Academic Major The only time the major and minor can overlap
Capstone HDF 412: Historical, Multi-ethnic & Alternative Leadership Offered only in the fall with preference given to seniors
3 credits or
COM 402: Leadership & Motivation Offered in the spring and summer with Dr. Leatham
or
BUS 441: Leadership Skills Development Offered in the fall and spring with Dr. Cooper
or
HPR 411/412: Honors Senior Seminar
Must be in Honors or have GPA of 3.3
Portfolio HDF 492: Leadership Minor Portfolio Taken last spring semester of enrollment (some exceptions)
1 credit
*Additional classes may be appropriate and therefore added to the list; see CSLD for the most updated list or bring a class that you think should be an elective
AAF 300: Civil Rights Movement in the US COM 402: Leadership and Motivation (capstone option) HDF 416: Leadership in Organizations
BUS 341: Organizational Behavior COM 407: Political Communication HDF 417: Leadership Minor Internship
BUS 342: Human Resource Management COM 415: The Ethics of Persuasion HDF 437: Law & Families in the U.S.
BUS 441: Leadership & Motivation (capstone option) COM 421: Advanced Interpersonal Communication HDF 450: Introduction to Counseling
BUS 443: Organizational Design & Change COM 422: Communication and Conflict HPR 118: Honors Course in Speech Communications
BUS 448: International Dimensions of Business COM 441: Race, Politics and the Media HPR 203: The Prepared Mind
BUS 449: Entrepreneurship COM 450: Organizational Communication HPR 412: Honors Seminar (capstone option)
COM 100: Communication Fundamentals COM 461/462: Managing Cultural Differences in Organizations MSL 101: Introduction to Military Leadership
COM 202: Public Speaking CSV 302: URI Community Service MSL 201: Leadership & Military History
COM 208: Argumentation and Debate GWS 150: Introduction to Women’s Studies MSL 201: Military Skills and History of Warfare
COM 210: Persuasion: The Rhetoric of Influence GWS 310: Race, Class, Sexuality in Women’s Lives MSL 202: Leadership & Team Building
COM 221: Interpersonal Communication GWS 350: International Women’s Issues MSL 301: Leadership & Management
COM 250: Small Group Communication HDF 190: First-Year Leaders Inspired to Excellence (FLITE) PEX 375: Women in Sport - Contemporary Perspectives
COM 302: Advanced Public Speaking (introductory course option) PHL 212: Ethics
COM 308: Advanced Argumentation HDF 290: Modern Leadership Issues (introductory course option) PSC 304: Introduction to Public Administration
COM 322: Gender & Communication HDF 291: Rose Butler Browne Program Peer Mentoring Program PSC 369: Legislative Process and Public Policy
COM 351: Oral Comm. in Business & the Professions HDF 412: Historical, Multi-Ethnic, & Alternative Leadership (capstone PSC 504: Ethics in Public Administration
COM 361: Intercultural Communication option) SOC300/WMS350: Women and Work
COM 383: Rhetorical Theory HDF 413: Student Organization Leadership Consulting THE 221: Stage Management
COM 385: Communication and Social Influence HDF 414: Leadership for Activism and Social Change THE 341: Theater Management
HDF 415: FLITE Peer Leadership
You need to have your own act together before you can lead others:
2. Lead Yourself
▪ Time management
▪ Organization
1. Know Yourself ▪ Self care
▪ Self discipline
Lead Others ▪ Strengths ▪ Perseverance
▪ Weaknesses ▪ Develop and maintain family,
▪ Values PROGRESS interpersonal, and intimate relationships
▪ Needs ▪ Academic, social, personal goals and
P ▪ Styles objectives
R o Learning
O o Teaching
G o Personality P
R o Membership R
E o Leadership O
S G
S RE-EVALUATE R
former stages as E
you progress S
4. Develop and Refine S
Skills
5. Student will demonstrate the ability to Spin class Everyone manages stress differently. Personally, first and foremost, I make sure that I am
manage stress organized because I know that I will not get my work done if I am not organized which would then lead
to unnecessary stress. In my school life, I stay organized by always having a running list of what I
need to do, when assignments are due, and anything else such as meetings coming up on my
calendar. Additionally, I keep an accordion folder, wherein each of my classes has a section, and will
periodically empty out all of my folders and binders so that my backpack is not cluttered with papers. I
also keep my desk and workspaces very clean and organized as well. By doing all of this, I can avert
some stress in my school life. Another way that I manage stress is to simply take some time for myself
and take breaks from school work. What I usually do is go to the gym to relieve some stress and just
not think about all the things that I still need to get done. I love going to the spin classes that the gym
offers and try to go almost everyday, not just for the work out but also because I like having a routine
which makes me feel more organized and prepared for what’s next. The spin classes also really
encourage that you forget about all of your class work, and focus on yourself and your well-being
which I find is a great message. I also grew up playing sports and being active year-round until the
end of high school and not exercising or being active on a regular basis just isn't normal for me, so I
feel some comfort in keeping that in my life. I believe that I have been pretty successful in managing
my stress so far and am happy to say that my mental health has not been affected by the sudden
increase in workload that I experienced when starting college, which is thanks to the methods I
employ to manage stress. (SEE evidence #18)
13. Student will show knowledge of the AP Psychology In high school, I took an AP Psychology class in which we learned about all sorts of different
“Hierarchy of Needs” theory by Maslow psychological theories. Maslow’s motivational theory, which is called the, “Hierarchy of Needs”, is a
pyramid made up of five tiers of human needs in hierarchical order from basic physical needs, to
psychological needs, to self-fulfillment needs (Mcleod, 2017).
These five tiers include; physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem
needs, and finally, self-actualization. Physiological needs include having good access to food and
water, warmth, shelter, rest, clothing, and reproduction. Once a person’s physiological needs have
been met, they will next prioritize their safety needs and think about their general well-being such as
sense of security, employment, and health. After their safety needs have been fulfilled, people will
begin to search for a place they belong, acceptance, and through intimate relationships and friends
which is the need of belongingness and love. Next, a person works on their esteem needs which
includes feeling accomplished, respected, self-esteem, freedom and a certain level of prestige in
what they are doing. Finally, at the top of the pyramid is self-actualization which is when a person
achieves, in their eyes, their full potential and a desire to become the best that one can be which can
include creative activities. The first four levels of the pyramid (physiological, safety, belongingness and
love, and esteem needs) are referred to as deficiency needs which arise due to deprivation and
motivate people when they are not fulfilled. In the deficiency levels, motivation to go further decreases
as needs are met. The top level of self-actualization is known as growth or being needs in which
motivation becomes stronger as needs are met and self-actualization has been engaged. It is
important to note that a deficit need does not need to be 100% satisfied, when it has been “more or
less satisfied” then the person can move on to fulfilling their other needs. Additionally, this order of
needs can be flexible and different for everyone based on external circumstances and individual
differences. (SEE Evidence #11)
Source:
Mcleod, S. (2017). Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Retrieved April 10, 2018, from https://
www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
27. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 190 DRIVE MOP In my HDF 190 class we learned about the Servant-Leadership Model coined by Robert K.
“Servant Leadership” theory of leadership Greenleaf in the 1970s who said that, “It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to
by Greenleaf serve” (Greenleaf, 2008). True leadership first comes from a desire to serve, leave your mark and
empower others by setting an example and opening doors for them. Servant leadership comes
through practice, time, and can come in all different forms, big or small. Additionally in servant
leadership, it is important that everyone is empowered and through advocating for others, we are also
able to strengthen our own commitment and help further ourselves as leaders as we help others.
Finally, the key to servant leadership is compassion.
There are 10 characteristics of a servant-leader; listening, empathy, healing, awareness,
persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, commitment to the growth of people, and
building community. These characteristics also help servant-leaders in being authentic, vulnerable,
accepting, present, and useful. Listening is essential for proper communication and decision making
as well as actively listening to others and acknowledge the ideas of others. Empathy is critical
because it helps leaders empathize with others and help them feel accepted. Being a healer means
that one can recognize their own mistakes and try to work through issues in order to heal and
strengthen relationships. Being aware of yourself and others is important for a servant leader because
they need to be clear on what their own goals are and how they can also best help others. Persuasion
rather than coercion will help in making effective calculated decisions within a group.
Conceptualization means that servant-leaders think beyond the now and take into account the long
term tasks as well as other broader factors. Foresight is related to the latter and enables leaders to
learn from the past, present, and be aware of the future whether it be in making plans or when relating
to someone they are helping. Stewardship is the basis of being a servant; a leaders’ commitment to
serve the needs of others before themselves. Commitment to the growth of people is to take a
personal interest, be encouraging and actively assisting the needs and growth of every individual
within a group. Finally, building a community by showing the way and thereby encouraging and
influencing more servant-leaders to come that will continue the work of service above self.
(SEE Evidence #10)
Source:
Greenleaf, R. K. (2008). The servant as leader. Westfield: The Greenleaf Center for Servant
Leadership.
37. Students will demonstrate knowledge of HDF 190 Leadership crest In my HDF 190 class, we learned about ethical leadership which is knowing your core values and
the “4 V’s” theory of leadership by Grace VIA values using them towards a common good. The 4 V’s in the 4-V Model of Ethical Leadership stand for
(Center for Ethical Leadership) Values, Vision, Voice, and Virtue, which was created by Dr. Bill Grace (Concepts). If we know our
values and what we want to change, then we can use those values towards our voice to make that
change.
Of the 4-V’s, value means that once we know what we value and cherish innately, we can begin to
integrate our values into our daily choices to make sure that they are ethical. Next, we must be able to
visualize our actions and plans concerning our service to others. We also need to be able to use our
voice to properly articulate our ideas and visions to others in a way that will motivate them to take
action as well. Finally, we must behave virtuously and strive to do what is right to even further develop
that character of virtue.
By taking the VIA values survey, I found that my top 5 values were leadership, perseverance,
honesty, humor, and bravery. When applying them to the “4 V’s” of ethical leadership, I think that
honesty, perseverance, and bravery are the most important to me. Honesty is extremely valuable to
me, I was raised to know that honesty is the best policy. Tell the truth and be honest with yourself and
others. I believe that it’s critical for self growth as well as nurturing your relationships with others. In a
social perspective, I think that perseverance is also needed. Fighting for your and others’ rights is
extremely important which is something that needs that dedication and determination in order to
facilitate change and also form a strong bond between those who share a common goal. And in order
for any of this to take place, bravery is needed for people to actually act, and take that first step
towards change. (SEE Evidence #2)
Source:
Concepts and Philosophies. (n.d.). Retrieved April 4, 2018, from http://www.ethicalleadership.org/
concepts-and-philosophies.html
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38. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Grace)
41. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 190 In my HDF 190 class, we learned about the Relational Leadership Model by Komives, McMahon,
“Relational Leadership” model by and Lucas. The Relational Leadership Model is all about “putting others first and the significance of
Komives, McMahon & Lucas positive relationships between participants on the journey to purposeful change” (Regan, 1994). There
are three basic principles of Relational Leadership; knowing, being, and doing which are important
factors in forming our relational leadership identity. The theory is also made up of five main
components of relationship building and leadership; inclusiveness, empowerment, ethical, purpose,
and process-oriented. At the center of the overall process is our purpose which then influences how
we are inclusive, empowering, and ethical which help us be more sensitive to others.
Before we can begin to effect change, lead ourselves and others, you must first be knowing of
yourself, understand how change is able to occur and accept that others may view things differently
than you do. Being able to know yourself and engage in learning new information will help you
develop the skills required in the role that you play. Secondly, believing and being aware as well as
open to difference and value the different perspectives of others is important in being ethical and
principles as well as inclusive. Finally, doing and acting on your passions in a responsible way can
help generate effective civil discourse as well as facilitate coalition building and build interpersonal
skills.
Starting with the center of the Relational Leadership Model, a purpose is finding a common goal
and vision with those around you and then committing to that end goal whether it be a group project or
even social change. That purpose must be inclusive, empowering, and ethical towards others and
perhaps those we are trying to help. We can be inclusive by valuing and engaging all different aspects
of diversity which involves people from all walks of life so that everyone can contribute their own
unique strengths, values, ideas and talents to a group. Next, empowerment on self and others to get
involved and actively engage in whatever the task at hand is helps boost morale and create an
expectation of success for the group. Finally, our leadership efforts must be ethical and guided by your
set moral principles and values. We must lead by example and therefore be conscious of our actions
and decisions as well as their potential consequences. These four components of leadership are all
critical parts of the overall process of relational leadership. We have to be aware of group interactions
and the implications it has on the overall group work for effective decision making because team
building is important in maintaining and accomplishing the group’s vision or purpose. (SEE Evidence
#5)
47. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 190 In my HDF 190 class, we learned about the Social Change Model by Astin which is about facilitating
“Social Change Model of Leadership meaningful change and addressing root causes of the problem. There are 7 components of the Social
Development” by Astin et al Change Model; consciousness of self, common purpose, congruence, controversy with civility,
commitment, citizenship, and collaboration. These components can be split between group, individual,
and societal values.
The group values include collaboration, the common purpose, and controversy with civility. When
working in a group to achieve a common purpose/vision, collaboration and controversy with civility are
needed in order to work together effectively. Working together and sharing your responsibilities,
collaboration, will help you achieve your goals. Additionally, disagreements within a group are
inevitable, controversy w/civility, but we must be aware that others may have different opinions and we
must consider their opinions to let their voice be heard.
The individual values include consciousness of self, congruence, and commitment. These are
important for individuals to be aware of so that they can effectively contribute to a group effort to
created meaningful social change. Citizenship calls for individuals to be able to envision themselves
as an important part of the larger whole. One must also be conscious of themselves, meaning their
personal beliefs and values as well as their emotions. Individuals should also be congruent in their
actions, meaning that they are consistent and purposeful with their intentions. Finally, commitment
means that one should have an emotional passion for the change they are trying to effect and follow
through with their plans to try and create meaningful change.
The three main components of leadership development in this model are the group, the individual,
and society which all in turn affect and influence each other, creating a feedback loop between the
three. When an individual realizes their potential to make meaningful social change, they can then
inspire a group which then affects the larger society and can turn into a larger movement.
(SEE Evidence #6)
Outcome Target class Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
87. Student will show knowledge of effective HDF 190 A change agent is someone who has the understanding, inspiration and skills to create positive
leadership as it relates to change agency and effective change (Kaufman, 2011). A leader is a change agent when they are able to understand
the process towards meaningful change, they must acknowledge that resistance to their efforts may
occur at all levels of that process and be knowledgeable of strategies to help them overcome
resistance. A change agent should also have confidence in their abilities to enact and inspire change
as well as patience because true change is a process that takes time. Furthermore, a change agent
should be willing to step outside his or her comfort zone and have a positive outlook on change and
optimistic about their ability to succeed. Finally, a change agent must be able to influence systems as
well as others to act, properly articulate their vision to others and be willing to take a risk to make a
difference and put others before themselves. With all of these skills, a change agent who is aware,
knowledgeable of the process, and confident in their abilities to be a leader for others to follow suit will
be able to demonstrate effective leadership which can lead to meaningful change and accomplished
goals. (SEE evidence #12)
Source:
Kaufman, B. (2011, July 28). The Leader as Change Agent. Retrieved April 13, 2018, from https://
www.universitybusiness.com/article/leader-change-agent
Outcome Target class Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
98. Student will show knowledge of principles HDF 190 In my HDF 190 class, we have been pushed to utilize our critical thinking and analysis skills.
of critical thinking and fallacies (logic is Critical thinking is being able to think rationally about our actions as well as our beliefs and the ability
used in this minor) to engage in independent and self-reflective thinking (Almossawi, 2016). A person with critical
thinking skills is able to understand logical connections, identify and construct arguments, detect
mistakes in reasoning, solve problems, identify the importance of ideas and reflect on one’s own
beliefs and values.
Logical fallacies are "common errors in reasoning that will undermine the logic of your
argument” (Almossawi, 2016). They are often identified by a lack of evidence that supports your
claim or argument. Therefore, it is always very important to back up your argument with evidence.
There are many different kinds of logical fallacies, some of which include; circular reasoning, hasty
generalization, and stereotyping, just to name a few. (SEE evidence #19)
Source
Almossawi, A. (2016). PSCC Libraries: Common Book 2016-2017: An Illustrated Book of Bad
Arguments: Critical Thinking & Logical Fallacies. Retrieved from https://lib.pstcc.edu/c.php?
g=472401&p=3336596
109. Student will demonstrate knowledge of HDF 190 Leadership class retreat At the Day of Discovery for my HDF 190 class, our peer leaders taught us about active listening;
active listening techniques what it is, its goal, how to engage, and how to respond. Being an active listener means that you are
encouraging, restating basic ideas, reflecting their feelings, clarifying, and summarizing (McLoughlin,
2016). When encouraging someone to speak, an active listener should make their interest known,
help maintain the conversation by encouraging their partner to continue talking while using a positive-
sounding voice. Some quick phrases one could use to encourage the person they are listening to
include, “I see…”, “That’s interesting…”, and “I understand…”. Restating the basic ideas of the
conversation shows the active listener’s understanding, engagement, and can help check your
interpretation of what they are saying by restating their ideas and placing emphasis on the facts. A
goof phrase to use to restate their ideas are, “In other words, you think…”. Reflecting your
conversation partner’s feelings shows that you are listening and understand their feelings and can
help them evaluate their thoughts by helping them think on it with short replies such as, “You feel
that…” and “You were pretty annoyed by this…”. Clarifying is when the active listening gets additional
fact about the given situation to help them see all sides of the problem by asking specific questions
such as, “Can you clarify that?” and “So in other words, what you’re saying is…” Finally, the last step
of active listening is summarizing in order to review what you have discussed or continue the
discussion by reflecting on the major ideas by saying, “If I understand you, you feel this way about…”.
(SEE Evidence #3)
Source:
Mcloughlin, M. J., Ernst, A. L., & GMC. (2016, February 11). Active Listening. Retrieved from http://
sites.psu.edu/leadership/2016/02/11/active-listening/
132. Student will show knowledge of the stages HDF 190 In my HDF 190 class we discussed Tuckman’s stages of group development. There are five stages
of group development (Tuckman/Tuckman of group development which are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. In the first
& Jensen, Bennis or others) stage of forming, there isn’t much trust within the group yet because there isn’t really any history
between them and the mission is not completely owned by the group. Stage two, storming, is when
individual roles and responsibilities begin to be articulated, agendas are displayed, but problem
solving doesn’t quite work at this stage yet so some anxiety may set on. Stage three, norming, is
when success occurs because the team confidence is high, their purpose is defined and all resources
needed are available. Stage four, performing, is when the team tends to become very motivated, there
is little waste of time and they have an efficient outlook. Finally, stage five, adjourning, is the final
assessment of what the group has accomplished, they begin transition planning and taking a look and
what could have been done better and improved in the future.
We also learned that some groups sizzle after Storming, while some make it all the way to
adjourning. I thought it was interesting how these stages were applied to students’ college experience
and it made a lot of sense and I could also apply it to my experiences so far here at URI. When first
year students first arrive they are in the forming stage because they are thrown into this totally new
environment and don’t know a of of people. After a little bit we move into the storming stage where
we’ve found some friends but it’s still new and we are not totally comfortable with them yet. Then we
move into stage three, norming, where we have adapted to college life for the most part and have a
more solid group of friends. I think of stage four, performing, as the time when we get back from winter
break. We know what needs to be done in order to succeed in our classes and are very efficient. Then
finally, adjourning will occur at the end of the academic year when we reflect on the first year of
college, what went well, what I did well, and goals you have for the next year. (SEE Evidence #4)
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133. Student will describe personal examples of HDF 190 Social Change Group Project In my HDF 190 class, we are working on a Social Change Model group project, we chose
group development in use (Tuckman/ Melanoma awareness as our topic and experienced the five stages of Tuckman's Group Development
Tuckman & Jensen, Bennis or others). Model. The stages are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Forming began the
first day we met in class as a group after the project was introduced. We hadn’t worked as a group
before, didn’t know each other too well or how each individual worked in a group and there was
minimal trust. We just established how everyone would contribute to each part of the project, as this is
what happens in the forming stage of the model. Storming occurred when we were working out the
more specific details and responsibilities everyone would have. There were some issues about who
would do what. We also faced some difficulties when selecting a date because a lot of us had
conflicting schedules. It took some time, but we settled on Melanoma Awareness on March 23rd. The
third stage, norming, began when we met outside of class for the first time. We got to know each other
a little bit more and became comfortable with one another and clearly outlined our process and final
goal for the project and were also able to get a lot of work done. Performing would be attending the
actual event for melanoma awareness and from there on completing the rest of the project and
reporting back on our experience with very little waste of time in order to recount the most accurate
details of our experience. Finally, adjourning is when we present our video and experience to the
class, answer any questions and reflect of what we could have perhaps done differently throughout
the whole process. (SEE Evidence #7)
141. Student will demonstrate proficiency in HDF 190 Servant Leadership Speech In my HDF 190 class, as our unit assessment for the Social Change Leadership model, I gave an
informative and persuasive public speaking Tour Guiding informative speech to my peers in which I discussed the key points of the model, how it applies my
career aspirations, as well as my Gallup Strengths and VIA Values. My speech was organized into an
introduction in which i introduced myself and previewed the subjects of my speech, followed with a
body containing all of the content and sub-points that i would be talking about, and finally, a
conclusion In which I summed up the main points and thanked my audience. I made sure that I made
eye contact with my audience, spoke loud and clearly so that my information was delivered clearly
throughout the speech. Organization and practice is key when delivering any speech because one
wants to give the impression that you are knowledgeable about the subject which enhance’s the
speakers’ credibility.
I consider my job as a tour guide for the University of Rhode Island to be a form of informative and
persuasive public speaking because I provide information of everything that our amazing school has
to offer with the end goal is of convincing prospective students to choose URI as their home for the
next four years. With practice I believe that I have become quite proficient in this type of public
speaking. In persuasive speaking, it is very important that the audience feels that the speaker is
knowledgable and credible before their opinions can be changed and decisions made. In the eyes of
visitors, I am a credible speaker because I am employed by the university and have a name tag and
uniform that confirm my position and knowledge of the university. (SEE evidence #13)
145. Student will describe personal examples of None Tour Guide At the beginning of the fall semester, I applied to be a Tour Guide. For the first interview, not much
preparing for and being interviewed preparation was needed, I just needed to dress professionally and be confident in myself. Once I was
invited back for a second round interview, there was more preparation needed. We were required to
memorize key points for 4 sections of the tour and would be required to present at least one of them
at the interview. They were Talent Development, Dining, Study Abroad, and Counseling Services.
When I got the email with the information we were to memorize, I annotated it as I would any other
important material for class. I then reworded the material in a way that made sense to me. After I had
read the information a few times, I began testing myself by covering it up and then reciting all of what I
could remember until I knew everything.
The interviews were in groups so there were three other girls in the room at the same time which
made me a little more nervous. Three interviewers, two of which were students, sat across from us
and began by explaining the structure of the interview before we started. They then asked who would
like to recite one of the sections of the tour we had to prepare for first and I instinctively raised my
hand. I was assigned Study Abroad and recited it as if I was on tour. My voiced quivered a little at the
beginning and my palms were sweaty. In the interview I always made sure that I was smiling and
engaged in what the interviewers were saying because I wanted to demonstrate how much I wanted
the position. Looking back I also notice how I used humor, one of my top five values, in the interview
process. When asked to share something interesting about myself, I joked about the time I was almost
run over by a secret service car in my summer pool parking lot, which made the interviewers laugh
and made me feel more confident and comfortable with the whole interview process. (SEE Evidence
#9)