This project encourages students to reflect on how their college experiences will shape them as individuals. Students will attend two on-campus events, conduct an interview with someone who interests them, and give a 5-10 minute speech answering the question "Who is the person do you want to be?". Students will compile these experiences into a portfolio illustrating their personal growth and reflections on how college will influence their view of themselves and the world. The goal is for students to think about their personal development and direction after college.

1. GENERAL STUDIES 199: LEARNING OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
Learning Outcome: This project is designed to encourage students to think about how their
college experience will influence how they view the world around and themselves. Students are
often asked the question “What do you want to do after college?” rather the question they
should be asked is “Who is the person do you want to be?” This project will push students to
explore different campus opportunities and to reflect on how their experiences shape them. At
the end, students will compile what they learned in a portfolio that illustrates their personal
growth.
Directions for Students:
Part 1: Attend an Event (Individual or with other classmates) ~ 2 points
1. Before an Event: Find an on-campus event that relates to your interest. It can be a
professional or casual event but it has to be through a UW program. Make sure to know
the details of the event and get it approved by your FIG leader before attending.
2. During the Event: Try to get the most out of an event by talking with people there and
gathering as much information as possible (brochures, business cards, additional events,
etc.). Enjoy the experience.
Part 2: Attend Another Event (Individual orwith other classmates) ~ 2 points
1. Before an Event: If you enjoyed your first event, feel free to find other events that share
similar themes or spark your interests. If you didn’t like your first event, this is a great
opportunity for you to find something that you’re interested in. Again, get it approved
by your FIG leader.
2. During the Event: Try to get the most out of an event by talking with people there and
gathering as much information as possible (brochures, business cards, additional events,
etc.). Enjoy the experience.
Part 3: Conduct an Interview (Individual) ~ 5 points
1. Before the Interview: Find someone who interests you. Interview someone who you
would want to be like. Make sure to get it approved by your FIG leader.
2. During the Interview: Conduct the interview in a professional manner. If the person
cannot meet up in person, conduct a phone interview. Be prepared with a list of
questions and take notes during the interview.
a. Example questions but not limited to:
i. What were some of the most important things you did in your time after
high school? If you went to college, did you know that this was the field in
which you wanted to work at the very beginning?
ii. What experiences in your past have been most impactful for you? If you
went to college, what did you do there that set you up for success?
iii. In your opinion, what are the most important skills to develop for the
“real world”?

2. iv. Would you be willing to tell me about a person who has had a large
impact on your life and/or career and why?
v. Do you have advice for me as a new college student? What experiences
would you be looking for if you were in my shoes?
vi. What types of experiences do you think would set me up for success?
Part 4: “Who is the person do you want to be?” Speech (Individual) ~ 8 points
 Instead of reflecting your experiences on paper, you will be presenting an in-class
speech about what you learned and how you have grown from your experiences. The
purpose of the speech is to not tell your classmates what campus events you attended
or who you interviewed. The purpose is to show your classmates who you are as an
individual and your interpretation on the question “Who is the person do you want to
be?”
 Requirements:
o 5-10 minutes speech presentation
o Reflects on experiences with on-campus events and interview. The questions are
below are there for guidance.
 Why did you choose those events?
 What did those events reveal about your area of interest and yourself?
 Why did you interview that person?
 Can you see yourself living the same life as that person? Why or why not?
 Did you learn anything new about yourself?
 Did your interests changed? Why or why not?
 Have you found your passion? Why or why not?
 Answer the question “Who is the person do you want to be?”
Part 5: Portfolio ~13 points
 What Students Need to Turn In:
 A virtual portfolio that consists of:
o Events:
 Pictures
 Descriptions of events
 Any souvenirs (brochures, business cards, etc.) students collected at
events
o Interview:
 Description of who the person is
 Indicator of how interview was conducted (in-person, phone)
 Interview questions and responses
o Individual Speech
Total: 30 points