Q1: Introduce yourself in terms of: Name, Major/Program, Year in your program, Nationality, Two of your strengths
Q2: List five of your core values from the following list: ACHIEVEMENT: a sense of accomplishment, success or contribution. AMBITIOUS: aspiring to promotion or progress within career. ADVENTURE: new and challenging experiences. AFFECTION: love, caring. BEAUTY: aesthetics in nature, art or life. BROAD MINDED: open-minded. CHEERFUL: joyful. CLEAN: tidy, sanitary. COMPETENT: capable, effective. COMPETITIVENESS: winning, taking risks. COMFORTABLE LIFE: prosperous or easy life. COOPERATION: working well with others, teamwork. CREATIVITY: being imaginative, innovative. DISCIPLINED: self-controlled, restrained. DIVERSITY: appreciates differences. ECONOMIC SECURITY: steady, adequate income. EQUALITY: egalitarianism in life, equal opportunity from all. EXCITING LIFE: a stimulating or challenging life. FAME: being famous, well known. FAMILY: nuclear and/or extended family that is safe and happy. FORGIVING: willing to forget a judgment of others. FREEDOM: independence, autonomy, free choice, self-reliant. FRIENDSHIP: close relationships, companionship. HAPPINESS: contentedness. HEALTH: being physically and mentally well. HELPFULNESS: assisting others, improving society. INNER HARMONY: being at peace with yourself. INTEGRITY: honesty, sincerity, genuineness. INVOLVEMENT: participating with others, belonging. INTELLECTUAL: conceptual, abstract, or symbolic. LOGICAL: rational. LOVING: affectionate, tender. LOYALTY: duty, respectfulness,. obedience. MATURE LOVE: sexual and spiritual intimacy. NATIONAL SECURITY: protection from attack. ORDER: tranquility, stability, conformity. PEACE: a world at peace, without war or conflict. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: personal growth. PLEASURE: fun, laughs, an enjoyable, leisurely life-style. POLITE: courteous, well-mannered. POWER: control, authority, influence over others. RECOGNITION: social recognition, respect from others, status. RELATIONSHIPS: connections with or among others. RELIGION: strong religious beliefs. RESPONSIBLE: dependable, reliable. SELF-RESPECT: self-esteem, pride, sense of personal identity. SERVICE: work done to help others achieve. WEALTH: making money, getting rich. WISDOM: understanding life, discovering knowledge
For example, my top 5 core values that I would like to share with you are: 1) FAMILY, 2) CREATIVITY, 3) INNER HARMONY, 4) PEACE, 5) FRIENDSHIP
Q3. What is your vision statement? (Vision statements are future oriented–what is your future direction for yourself over the next several years?) Key components of a Vision Statement are: – It’s written down and provides a direction. – It stems from your value system and it’s the connection to the mission. – Gives descriptive details to anchor to reality. – Gives a “picture” that makes it seem real. – It’s bold and helps you and others. For example by Vision: “I want to strive for authentic simplicity and fully engage in energizing relationships and work to help guide others to understand their purpose and achieve a positive impact.”
Q4. What is your mission? (Use action verbs when writing a mission statement in present tense–this is your purpose now). For example, my Mission: “I conduct research, teach, promote, consult, and inspire in myself and others strengths-based