Qualities such as courage and optimism help us acquire true agency, break old patterns, generate original ideas and act with persistence in uncertain times.
Courage
The student is able to show courage by standing up for values, making decisions, taking decisive action and, if need be, challenging and disrupting existing structures and views.
Creativity
The student is able to apply creative thinking techniques to generate and develop original ideas and innovations.
Optimism
The student is able to sustain and communicate a sense of hope, positive attitude and confidence in the possibility of meaningful change.
Perseverance and Resilience
The student is able to show perseverance and resilience by sustaining engagement and remaining determined and patient in case of setbacks and/or when efforts take a long time to bear fruit.