1) Looking at the values which the Sisters of Noter Dame de Namur live by I would say they are not to estranged from my belief system. Growing up and learning about my identity I was able to learn not only which ethical values I myself identify with and live by hut also learned to accommodate other values to fit into mine. The Sisters of NDNU have a value of honoring the dignity of each individual and created a community with those they interact with. These two values go hand in hand with the belief I have, I abide by a belief systems that everyone is equal and have a human rights which should be honored and protected. We are all human beings who rely on one another in some form which means we should always treat each other respect and create bonds to unit us or serve each other when necessary.
2) Attending NDNU has allowed me to develop relationships that honor the dignity and sacredness of each person or non-human through the Bonner Program. The bonds I have created with non-profit organizations such as Lifemoves (Emergency Family Shelter), Footsteps, San Bruno Mountain Watch, and ChokeOut Cancer have taught me many lessons. When working with LifeMoves I faced many tough situation which involved honoring the dignity of another individual, I always tried to make sure the child or the adult did not feel any less than anyone just because they were going through a hardship. Each one of the kids there and n Footsteps are going through tough situations that building bonds and creating communities in which they felt secure was the most important part of my day and work there. The amount of knowledge I gained through my experiences with each site are so valuable that they are applied to not just my work but my everyday life. Just through the act of a simple smile can change a person's entire perspective for the day, or even doing as little as planting a flower can help an endangered animal. Everything I have done at my sites have helped me grow as an individual and has expanded my outlook in life.
3) I am constantly challenged with my stance regarding issues of justice and peace, but no matter what I do my best to stay true to my values. On this campus I have been questioned about the environmental injustice in Honduras, about my stance on Immigration, and other issues. These issues have only lead to ethical beliefs to become stronger and they have even lead me to become more involved with Social Justice issues such as immigration Justice and advocacy about Honduras. Due to this I have decided to want to get involved with these issues either through social activism or fighting the injustice through legal battles.
4) I haven’t really thought about this ever but in a way I feel as though I have always taken what I’ve learned in the classroom and applied it in some form or another to the community and special projects I have gotten involved with. Yes, they have assisted with allowing my learning of the topic to be more successful and even grasp a better understanding of what I was taught. Now that I am taking this class it has helped me understand the reason in which the Supervisor of District 9 in SF did certain things a certain way. I wish I would've taken this class before I did my internship but the Internship allowed me to have a better understanding of the class.
5) The manner in which I define diversity is that it means being surrounded by a wide range of different people who have different backgrounds. We live in a State who values diversity and embraces it which allows us to have an open mind unlike other states. With diversity we are able to learn so much more which is why I do believe all communities should embrace diversity because it is not just a concept it is actuality. Although diversity comes with challenges such as learning to be accepting it is something that should be learned.
6) NDNU has given me the opportunity to build a sense community with the Bonners and anyone who is associated with the SIster Dorothy Stang Center of Social Justice and Community Engagement (DSC). Within the DSC everyone feels as though we have a place in which we belong and are accepted, it has turned into a safe haven/safe place for many students and staff. The entire community benefits from the center who will always invite you into their community and allow you to benefit out of one another.
7) I can say that NDNU has strengthened my spiritual and ethical leadership skills to work for a just society. It has assisted me with developing a greater understanding of many issues that I did not understand once, It has allowed me to develop my communication skills, and even allowed me to mature. All these skills will always be useful no matter where life takes me and they will be useful when I face challenges in life.
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