Hi Christian! I think you pointed out an important factor of leadership - to be both aware of the tangible stakes at hand and the individual needs of each member. The case example we were given during the Leadership Retreat was a perfect example of this; the group very well may have run the event successfully, but if relationships were broken in the process, or if they wouldn't be able to run another event in the future together, that leadership dynamic is not sustainable or commendable. I also appreciate you recognizing how being a leader means uplifting those around you, rather than fearing how other people's successes may threaten yours. It's about seeing how everyone's successes will contribute to a greater whole.

Hi! It was really interesting to read how you are considering balancing the participants' agency and the need for unbiased data, which may require withholding some information. I am curious what the norms are regarding these somewhat conflicting interests in scientific studies. I participated in a psychology study last semester, and I remember not being told what the experiment was specifically for, but I was allowed to withdraw at any time if I was uncomfortable. Afterward, they gave me an in-depth explanation of what my data was used for. This may be a way to respect the participant's autonomy while ensuring the validity of the data.

Hi! I really resonate with not knowing what the start-to-finish will look like and struggling to fit everything you want to study in just 6 weeks. I imagine there will be many different turns and misdirections, and the final product will be somewhat unexpected, but I think that is also the fun of research — letting the "mistakes" lead to discoveries. I am curious how you might integrate your interest in policy in the second summer. I am also studying many historical and autobiographical accounts, so it will be interesting to see how these findings can be applied to the contemporary moment.