How have the workshops and discussions on leadership this week changed your understanding of what leadership means?
I got to understand that leadership can be expressed in different ways. I really loved how there could be scenarios where a leader had the possibility to lead from behind and beside another leader, and even from within, therefore reimagining what leadership entails from the conventional front leading leader that I always had in mind.
How might you imagine applying one of the four ways of leading during your summer on campus?
I imagine incorporating different aspects of leadership styles, such as leading at the forefront in my research, but also incorporating the ideas of my faculty mentors and people that I’ll be seeking perspective from.
What is it you're most excited about engaging in as part of your research project?
I’m really excited about not only learning perspectives from the different people i’ll be interviewing, but also getting an in-depth understanding of my research topic at the end of the program. I’m excited to see how the research will unfold, and the new perspectives I'll gain at the end of it.