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Last year, I was given the opportunity to teach a course on student success and help educate students on the various resources that can assist them in being successful in college. However, I wanted to get them to look at more then just campus resources. I wanted them to look at themselves and begin to think about who they are and how they differ from their peers in an essay I entitled Who I Am.
Who I Am, as stated in other posts, is a powerful statement because its an opportunity for us to self examine what it is that makes us unique, different, exciting in comparison to those around us. It is far less powerful if we create a question of Who Am I? I don’t believe any one can answer that question besides ourselves… but what is funny is that various situations in life, various challenges, pose this doubt or lack of confidence and we find ourselves unable to support the statement of Who I Am but more commonly ask the question of Who Am I?
As this new school year begins, I think it is an important time for us to revisit the idea of what makes us different, unique, awkward, etc. It becomes a source of confidence when we feel alone or unsure of how to fit in. It is a reminder that you deserve to be right where you are or believe that you have a chance to make yourself into whoever you want to be- the time is now.
I am Dylan West. In one week, I will be turning the bright age of 24 and I hold a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration. I am a proud identical twin and I have been given 2 best friends in this world- my identical half and our younger brother. They are not just siblings but they are my best friends. I come from a strong family, motivated through positive words and a strong faith in a greater power, I am known for being both highly self-aware and optimistic. I live to laugh. I live to make people laugh. I am passionate about being the one that shows you the gifts you have in this life. I don’t believe in being regular because everyone has something to offer. My favorite word is Adventure as it encompasses exactly how we should live.
“Should life be our greatest adventure?”- Unknown.
My favorite place in the world is Montana. It holds some of the greatest memories, a place that I rely on to continually remind myself of who I am. I believe in loving thy neighbor above all else- everyone in this world deserves to be loved and we should discover love by simply being ourselves. Take a chance, live in the moment, be yourself, and life will happen. I love this life I have been given- I am surrounded by incredibly gifted people and I have incredibly talented friends and family. They are my source of inspiration and my motivation to my own journey.
That’s Me… Who are You?
Who I Am, as stated in other posts, is a powerful statement because its an opportunity for us to self examine what it is that makes us unique, different, exciting in comparison to those around us. It is far less powerful if we create a question of Who Am I? I don’t believe any one can answer that question besides ourselves… but what is funny is that various situations in life, various challenges, pose this doubt or lack of confidence and we find ourselves unable to support the statement of Who I Am but more commonly ask the question of Who Am I?
As this new school year begins, I think it is an important time for us to revisit the idea of what makes us different, unique, awkward, etc. It becomes a source of confidence when we feel alone or unsure of how to fit in. It is a reminder that you deserve to be right where you are or believe that you have a chance to make yourself into whoever you want to be- the time is now.
I am Dylan West. In one week, I will be turning the bright age of 24 and I hold a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration. I am a proud identical twin and I have been given 2 best friends in this world- my identical half and our younger brother. They are not just siblings but they are my best friends. I come from a strong family, motivated through positive words and a strong faith in a greater power, I am known for being both highly self-aware and optimistic. I live to laugh. I live to make people laugh. I am passionate about being the one that shows you the gifts you have in this life. I don’t believe in being regular because everyone has something to offer. My favorite word is Adventure as it encompasses exactly how we should live.
“Should life be our greatest adventure?”- Unknown.
My favorite place in the world is Montana. It holds some of the greatest memories, a place that I rely on to continually remind myself of who I am. I believe in loving thy neighbor above all else- everyone in this world deserves to be loved and we should discover love by simply being ourselves. Take a chance, live in the moment, be yourself, and life will happen. I love this life I have been given- I am surrounded by incredibly gifted people and I have incredibly talented friends and family. They are my source of inspiration and my motivation to my own journey.
That’s Me… Who are You?