Hixson Blog Post #3
Another eventful week filled with great interactive activities. To start off, in class we got our MBTI interpretive report back. My results are as follows...the type that I came out to be is ESTJ (Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging) It says that ESTJs are typically logical, analytical, and objectively critical. I tend to focus on seeing things as they are, not as they might be. I believe this test is fairly accurate and helps not only me understand how I learn, but also how others do. It was a fun time figuring out everyone's results and comparing them.
On Friday I attended the Learning Communities Mid-Year Institute. The first session I attended was about multiculturalism resources, programs, and basic terminology. This session was very informative and I learned about all the resources available for all sorts of help. I thought the most interesting facts were the Iowa State retention rates among different ethnicity. The second session I attended was about community building in your learning community. This one was really helpful with showing us different ideas that work best with community building. For the first year freshman it will be really beneficial to have great ideas and events that will better bring them closer as a community. Overall the institute provided me with great information and ideas.
Today I also attended the Iowa State Leadership Experience. Such a great learning experience and got to meet a lot of new people and here their story. The whole conference was about how to be an effective leader. Defiantly inspires you to get involved as much as you can in leadership positions. One activity we did was a 60 second elevator speech about our skills and how to utilize them with your future company. You just never know when you will have to give it and always be aware of who you meet, could be your next boss. Networking is key.
Still sick and congested. Doesn't work well with my daily schedule. Tonight I will be going to the men's basketball game vs Baylor. Lets hope we can get an 18th consecutive win at Hilton! Not much else to talk about, so until next time..
Have a great week ahead!
Cole Schlitzer
I thought the quick elevator speeches were interesting as well. A presentation I went to later in the day made the point that a good "Elevator speech" should take less 20 seconds if done correctly. Go Cyclones!
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