Student Voices
Dozens of students responded to the prompt "What did leading at Bowdoin teach you?" Here are some of their responses.
Perspective
My voice matters
How to communicate effectively
Patience
Trust is 40-40-20
Learn how to be a better human
Building relationships
To listen to everyone and keep an open mind
Empathy
How to have hard conversations
Seeing others' perspectives
Compassion
How to motivate others
You can't please everyone
Leading doesn't always have to be vocal
Listen 1st, speak 2nd
Confidence
How to keep an open mind and an open heart
How to make people feel heard, seen, and appreciated
Being a good friend
The power of teamwork
Vulnerability
Not giving up on myself
Bringing people together
Asking for help
You have to make a first choice to make a better choice
Adapting to change