A large portion of this program is designed to prepare us for our future endeavors as adults. So far, I believe our professor has dedicated much his time doing just this. We have learned simple strategies to use as professionals that I believe will be helpful in having people respect us in our futures. The first day of class, Professor Freeman made it a requirement to stand up when asking our seminar speakers questions. Along with standing, we have to state our names and which college we come from. This type of presentation of behavior to our speakers show that we are mature and they respect us as professionals for acting as so. Another requirement that Professor Freeman has is to not say the words “like” or “actually” because they are words that are not appropriate to sounding intelligent. They are filler words that are used too often by college students. It has been challenging for all of us to break this habit, but many of us are improving.
Even though these requirements are beneficial towards succeeding in the future, the most important piece of advice he has given us is to find a mentor. He has stated on countless occasions how important it is to have someone that you can look up to and who will give you advice. These people act as friends, who guide you through career and life choices and provide an example of the type of character you want to have as well. For Professor Freeman, this mentor has been Norm Mineta. We had the opportunity to meet with this extraordinary individual today where he shared his life experiences and insight with us. As a young boy, this man had been in the Japanese Internment camps throughout World War II. He described his feelings of sorrow about this time in his life, and how these Japanese Americans had no one to represent them in government to have their voices heard. Therefore, he dedicated his time in public service to representing those who do not get their voice heard because they are the minorities. This and along with many of his other accomplishments clearly indicate the type of character that this man has. It is clear why Professor Freeman has called this man his mentor; the type of character and the accomplishments that Mr. Mineta has are rare and distinguish this man as a great person to mold oneself to. I feel honored to have met such an amazing person today.
--Andreanna
(I’m including a picture of Mr. Mineta)
Even though these requirements are beneficial towards succeeding in the future, the most important piece of advice he has given us is to find a mentor. He has stated on countless occasions how important it is to have someone that you can look up to and who will give you advice. These people act as friends, who guide you through career and life choices and provide an example of the type of character you want to have as well. For Professor Freeman, this mentor has been Norm Mineta. We had the opportunity to meet with this extraordinary individual today where he shared his life experiences and insight with us. As a young boy, this man had been in the Japanese Internment camps throughout World War II. He described his feelings of sorrow about this time in his life, and how these Japanese Americans had no one to represent them in government to have their voices heard. Therefore, he dedicated his time in public service to representing those who do not get their voice heard because they are the minorities. This and along with many of his other accomplishments clearly indicate the type of character that this man has. It is clear why Professor Freeman has called this man his mentor; the type of character and the accomplishments that Mr. Mineta has are rare and distinguish this man as a great person to mold oneself to. I feel honored to have met such an amazing person today.
--Andreanna
(I’m including a picture of Mr. Mineta)
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