Learning To Lead

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Our next stop is at the student union, where we’ll meet Rhoda. She’s a junior elementary education major, and she’s going to tell us about the engaging learning environment here at FAU. FAU offers more than 170 degree programs, where expert faculty create a learning environment that prepares students for success in all areas of life. Rhoda, please take it away.

– Thank you for the beautiful introduction, Alex. You’ve already heard about location and the campus experience from my peers, but FAU prides itself on it’s strong academics and engaging learning environment. After earning my AA degree, I transferred to FAU from a local college and let me tell you, as soon as I stepped foot on this campus, I felt welcomed and supported in achieving my goals. One of the best first experiences I had at FAU was being part of the First Year Connections mentoring program. In this program, I was assigned a mentor that guided me through my first year and connected me with valuable resources through the Center of Teaching and Learning. At FAU, students have numerous opportunities to learn through experience and esteemed scholars. We also have several honors programs, such as the Wilkes Honors College, which offers an all honors curriculum and close knit community. As an education major, I’ve met talented faculty who’ve pushed me to reach my fullest potential. From professors making themselves available for meetings, to advisors guiding with class selection, everyone here is dedicated to my success. A big part of my FAU story is the leadership training I’ve gained through the office of leadership education and development. Learning valuable skills, such as public speaking and understanding my own talents, not only helped me excel in my classes, but also helped me in achieving my goal of joining student government and eventually being elected as the Boca Raton campus governor. In this role, I represent every student on the Boca campus to find innovative ways for resources, activities, and programming to benefit our owl community. I’ve been at FAU a little over a year and already achieved so many of my leadership goals. Florida Atlanta University is the school for students to reach their full potential, in and out the classroom. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Rhoda. I am so impressed by all you’ve achieved in your time at FAU. The leadership experience you’re getting outside the classroom will not only benefit you academically, but also make you a well-rounded candidate when it’s time to apply for jobs. You’re a rockstar. Cheers, Rhoda.