When I need to work collaboratively with people I don’t know well, I…

I feel that I tend to work best when I am working on an assignment by myself. However, I understand that many of my current classes will require me to increase my effort in collaborating with others. While working with people I don’t know well, I will introduce myself and try to get to know them better. Throughout our collaboration, I will be kind and maintain an open-mindedness to their ideas. I would hope that everyone I am working with will feel comfortable enough to contribute their thoughts as we progress towards completing our assignment. In doing so, I can work on my communication skills that should ultimately help everyone to become more productive.

My support network is helpful to me because they…

There are numerous days were things do not necessarily go my way. This could include a bad test mark or making mistakes at football practice. Having a support system that includes my parents and my friends makes all the difference for me. Whenever I might feel down, they remind me of the good that I could see in every situation I encounter. It is important for me to not only maintain a healthy support system, but to also be a part of someone else’s support system throughout this year. We really never know what someone is going through, and I feel that I should always be able to do something that can positively impact another person.

Some of the intentional actions or decisions I take to make my community better include…

I look to be someone who others can find inspiration from through my actions. As a student-athlete, I want others who have similar aspirations as me to feel motivated by my hard-work. The actions I will intentionally make this year include being a more patient peer tutor and staying dedicated to improving in the classroom/on a sports field. These fit my goal of making my community better throughout my senior year. I hope that younger peers will see me as someone who is resilient even when things get busy or difficult. I want to be that person that others can rely on to provide that extra reminder to keep on going towards their dreams.