What did I come here to teach? Well that sounds like a straightforward question, but it isn't something we all actively think about. We all came here to UC to learn about our majors, but I think we all have the opportunity to learn from each other. In that manner, I believe everyone has something to teach to others and everyone has something to learn. We already covered what I came here to learn, but what can I teach? I have never come right out and said to someone "this is how you should live this part of life," but I always try to set a good example to the people around me. The golden rule is what I try to live by, and by (hopefully) exemplifying that, others can pay forward that message as well. If everyone treated each other as they would like to be treated, there's no doubt the world would be a better, more accepting place. Along with that, I always try to listen to others. Sometimes, people just need a friend, want to vent or share a story, or just want to be understood. By being that listener for them, I hope they will return the favor for someone else. A little patience and empathy goes a long way. Finally, I like showing others that mistakes is perfectly acceptable. How else are you supposed to learn? You can count on me to make at least one mistake during the day, but you can also count on me to own it. Embrace that it happened, figure out how to fix things for the next time, and move on. It is strange talking about the life lessons I try to pay forward to those around me just because I normally don't consciously think about doing all of these things, so talking about them in this context is very different for me.
It is important as a ROAR guide that we have the ability to teach others. This doesn't have to be in the stereotypical context of teaching information and facts. That is important, too, but being able to talk about the community and personal experiences can teach them more about the university than facts ever could. Just being an authentic individual who engages with the families and talks positively about the university and their experiences is a great way to teach what the UC is all about. That really goes back to the core of why I chose to be a guide in the first place. I love sharing my experiences to serve both the students in their decision-making process and the school.
Based on the interactions we had with the honors advisers, I can put my education into action further by experiencing things outside of academics. They all got involved in higher education in order to continue helping students, and in order to bolster my learning process I can go out into the real world, step outside of my comfort zone, and interact with a variety of people.
If anyone were to say that getting a college education isn't worth it, I would understand partly where they are coming from. Partly. I know that college is expensive and it is very appealing to jump right into the real world. However, the lessons I have learned from being here at college are beyond the value of money. I have grown so much as both a student and a person just within this past year. To think that someone wouldn't see that as "worth it" saddens me a bit because I know how beneficial college is for the present and the future.
It is important as a ROAR guide that we have the ability to teach others. This doesn't have to be in the stereotypical context of teaching information and facts. That is important, too, but being able to talk about the community and personal experiences can teach them more about the university than facts ever could. Just being an authentic individual who engages with the families and talks positively about the university and their experiences is a great way to teach what the UC is all about. That really goes back to the core of why I chose to be a guide in the first place. I love sharing my experiences to serve both the students in their decision-making process and the school.
Based on the interactions we had with the honors advisers, I can put my education into action further by experiencing things outside of academics. They all got involved in higher education in order to continue helping students, and in order to bolster my learning process I can go out into the real world, step outside of my comfort zone, and interact with a variety of people.
If anyone were to say that getting a college education isn't worth it, I would understand partly where they are coming from. Partly. I know that college is expensive and it is very appealing to jump right into the real world. However, the lessons I have learned from being here at college are beyond the value of money. I have grown so much as both a student and a person just within this past year. To think that someone wouldn't see that as "worth it" saddens me a bit because I know how beneficial college is for the present and the future.