Hi all,
Wanted to kick off this blog officially. I am hoping students, faculty and Student Resource People (SRPs) will post as well. Pictures are encouraged!
As the Co-Head of our first Multicultural Leadership Institute (MLI) it has been more than fun preparing for the program. However, not as fun as watching all the students move in today. I am finally sitting at home after a long day but my cheeks hurt from smiling so much! It is great to see 30 freshmen come together to discuss issues of multiculturalism and at the end of to program, bring what they have learned to the rest of the Haverford community. The energy is palpable, the passion is electrifying, and the bond is being built.
After move in and maybe some tearful goodbyes to family, we launched the program with our first workshop of many: Multiple Identities, Capacities and Intelligences. Students shared through writing, speaking and even creating art the parts of themselves that make up their identities. I was struck by the way people were so open to new ideas and to one another. Some of the comments, written words and artwork wowed me in their depth as well as their message. There are so many strong and captivating characteristics that this group holds. I can already tell that this well be a really meaningful experience to all involved.
The students are now finishing dinner and unpacking. Diversity House, a new community house at Haverford, is having students over to hang out and eat some snacks. While I hope they have fun, I also hope they will be ready for all our workshops tomorrow which discuss class, race and privilege!
Please keep reading about this amazing program and how amazing the students are that make up our newest leaders at Haverford!
-Julia Esquivel
Assistant Director of Admission
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