Here were her responses:
a. What do you think my strengths/challenges are for this class? Strengths: John loves to learn and he loves to learn by doing. The fact that this class requires him to do a project where he gets to learn about people and what is affecting them allows him to study something that he loves. He is also a problem solver and given that this project requires him to research information that could lead to a solution for a problem, he will find motivation there. Challenges: John may want to know too much. It sounds like this project is a large project with many small moving parts, one of which he is involved in. He will need to hone in and focus on the one task assigned to him.
b. Am I a good collaborator? Yes. John tends to step into leadership roles with in groups when he sees a void, but asks questions well and listens to the answers. He fosters involvement from everyone in a group if they want to collaborate.
c. Am I a good communicator (written, verbal, visual)? Yes.
d. How well do you think I work with groups of people I don't know or who have different experiences and perspectives than I do? John works very well with people he hasn't met before. Once he has met someone, they become a friend. He enjoys conversations with people who think differently than him, and can communicate what he believes respectfully.
e. How well do I synthesize theory and practice? Do you see me more invested in theory or practical applications? John has a healthy balance between the two. Depending on the situation, he can think more intellectually about a problem, but when push comes to shove, if you need someone to get the job done, he will do it.
f. Did you ever think of me as an agent of change [Activist, Advocate, Invested in community empowerment] Yes or no? Explain. Yes, all the time. When you see a need, you meet it. You can care about people and making the world a better place for them. A lot of times people just talk about it, but I've seen you, many times, get an email about something or someone in need and you immediately start contacting people. It's encouraging to watch.
g. What do you think I need to work on to be a better student/person/global citizen? Keep getting to know the character of God and he will continue to teach you what he wants you to learn and he will continue to put the people in your way he wants you to love on!
As I think about her answers, I am very encouraged. I think about the how someone may have answered these questions ten years ago, and I am happy to see the transformation that I have gone through. I am grateful for the way God has worked in my life - for the people and situations that have impacted me, and the way my heart has been bent to lend a hand (or arm and leg) to whoever needs one.
I am grateful that I am even in a position to continue being equipped to serve others, and that I have the capacity to serve others fully when the call comes in. I am thankful that such a class, or even this list of questions, exist, to be able to see that what I think in mind is also how others see me acting.
I am inspired to continue pursuing change in my heart and in my actions, in order that others might benefit. I'm excited to continue along this path and see where it all ends up, and how many others see how I act in response to needs and are themselves inspired to do so.
This interview made me smile. Now time to get back to work and fix some more brokenness.
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