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touchdowns. Another student might look up to the person in math class who can solve all the equations
and actually understands what she is doing. We might also look up to our friends for the way they dress,
the way they act, their mannerisms, or a certain personality trait, like sensitivity.
To explore a role model, first think about what you
mean by a role model. Your definition might be
somewhat unique, and you should launch your exploration based on your definition not someone else’s.
Once you’re comfortable with what the term
role model
means to you, then you are ready to think about
the people in your life (both famous and regular people) who might fit your definition. Since you have
probably had several role models in your life, look at both the past and the present for the people you have
admired and who you admire now.
Select
two
individuals who you think of as role models. Complete the
My Life Vision worksheets
for this
experience, answering the questions contained in each.
S
ELF
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SSESSMENT
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XPERIENCE
7
STRENGTHS
My two greatest
strengths
(along with the reasons why or how they were my strengths)
1.
2.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
My two areas for
improvement
1.
Short-term plan
(improving for the next Experience)
Long-term plan
(in future, in general)
2.
Short-term plan
(improving for the next Experience)
Long-term plan
(in future, in general)
INSIGHTS
Insights
about my performance: