Q1: Introduce yourself in terms of: Name, Major/Program, Year in your program, Nationality, Two of your strengthsQ2: 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 knowledgeFor 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) FRIENDSHIPQ3. 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
