Program Reflection

Old Dominion University’s LeADERS program connects students to courses and real world experiences in the areas of: Leadership, Academic Internship, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Research, or Service Learning. This LeADERS ePortfolio shares how my experiences in the areas of psychology and Criminal Justice have supported my personal and professional development.

Reflecting Back

Why did you join LeADERS?

I joined LeADERS to be able to learn classroom material while also being involved in hands-on experiences.

What significant challenges did you encounter throughout your LeADERS courses and related experiences? How did you overcome these challenges?

Significant challenges I encountered throughout my LeADERS courses included finding classes that matche the requirements and the schedule for the other classes. To overcome these challenges, I had to pick out my main classes and others as a plan B. Moreover, I would search up through the ODU LeADERS website in regards to what courses apply.

What significant successes did

you have during your LeADERS courses and related experiences? What contributed to your successes?

Significant successes I had during my LeADERS courses and related activities include gaining real world experiences and a strong network.

How do you see all of your specific LeADERS experiences connecting to one another?

I see all of my specific LeADERS experiences connecting in the success of my career as a lawyer as all learned skills can be put into use in achieving justice and serving the clients.

Looking Forward

What are your professional, personal, and/or educational goals after graduation?

After graduation, I intend to go to law school and complete my education there to graduate as a lawyer and help as many people as possible.

How have experiences within LeADERS prepared you to achieve your goals after graduation? Use specific examples.

My experiences within LeADERS prepared me to achieve my goals after graduation in that I got to experience the real feeling through hands on experience as well as being introduced to the attorney career through the internship.