Class of 2009

Psychology major

Business Administration minor

Looking back, experiential learning allowed me to apply some of the conceptual lessons and textbook materials I was learning in my classes to real life situations. For example I recall one of the service projects we were involved in included creating resumes for community members who had never completed one and were looking for jobs--this related directly to what I happened to be learning in my business classes at the time. I was able to apply the Jesuit principles through giving back to those less fortunate in the community.

My communication skills and work ethic were strengthened through experiential learning. More importantly my values were reinforced and a sense of responsibility to give back to the community in any way I could was instilled in me. I was able to put my opportunities and experiences into perspective though my interactions with those in need in the community, some of whom were my age.

Community engagement was the biggest and most impactful value I took away from my experiential learning course at Loyola. Since graduating from Loyola I have been actively involved in community organizations throughout law school and now in my career as an attorney for a large corporation. I sit on the board of a non-profit whose focus is community engagement and service projects. I participate regularly in pro-bono representation of clients and always take the perspective and attitude of gratitude that was instilled in me everywhere I go.