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Life Vision Worksheet: Examples

In case you’re still wondering what writing in your LVP might look like, here are two examples taken from
fictional students representing many types of learners.

Content Connie You were introduced to her in Chapter 1. This is a draft of her Life Vision
Worksheet:

I’m a really easy-going person. I like people and I like to have fun. In high school, lots of my friends told me
their problems because I was always pretty happy myself. I do have problems sometimes—like fighting with
my parents over my grades, how to balance work and school, and if Matt and I should really date now that
we’re in different schools. But it’s all cool. I can handle it. In five to ten years I’d like to be working in a fun
job—like maybe a fashionable boutique downtown. I don’t think I want to be married yet—maybe serious
with someone, though. I do like to help people, but I don’t know how I would do that as a job. But—I really
like being around people. And I dislike having a boss around all the time, and doing lots of paperwork. I had
to do that at one job and I hated it!! I guess as I just wrote, I’m good with people and I am able to spot cool
fashion trends. My friends tell me I’m a kind person—that’s cool to hear. And even though I sometimes fight
with my parents, I love them. They say I’m a good daughter—except for my grades!!! One of my friends is
going into fashion marketing next year. She said I should look into that and maybe we could be in classes
together. I don’t have any other plans, so I might. I have to think about the “balance” question some more…

Responsive Rene You were also introduced to him in Chapter 1. As you’ll see in his rough draft,

Rene’s life vision and writing style differ from Connie’s. The key to the Life Vision
Portfolio is truly being yourself; your life story is as individual as you are.

1. I would describe myself as a focused, hardworking college student.

2. In five to ten years, I would like to describe myself as a successful IT professional in an investment firm—or
maybe a firm that deals with international monetary funds.

3. I like being the leader of a challenging project and I like to see results. I like to challenge myself. I dislike
working with people who are not as serious as I am.

4. I feel I am a good team leader and that I am good with follow through. I am responsible. I also am a good
friend—I’m always there if someone needs me. I’m honest, too.

5. The World Bank, maybe. With the financial markets and institutions in crisis in the U.S. these days, I’ll have
to see what firms are stable in five years.

6. I like to work with a team, if they are focused. I used to prefer to work alone, but I’m really enjoying my
study groups. My classmates have some great ideas, and they challenge me to bring my best game to
the study sessions. I want to think more about this question.

7. I don’t want to live too far from my family, but I’d like to live in a bigger city. I haven’t had much time to
explore the arts or other cultures, and I’d like to. I want to be well-rounded as a person.

8. My social goal is to have a small group of good friends. I’d like to be in a good relationship, but I don’t
know if that can be a “goal.” I’d have to find the right person.

9. I want to be proud of where I am in my career and in my life. I want to be healthy and content. I want to
do interesting things with people I enjoy and I want to stay close to my family.

10. I need more balance in my life. Some of the people in my study groups bike or run, and some are into
music. I’m going to talk to them about getting involved in a few activities outside school.

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