Option 2

OPTION 2)  If you did not do the homework before Monday's visitors, how do you think that impacted the resource experience and your engagement?  

• What meaning did the speakers have for you personally and your sense of place and beginning college?  What made the speakers effective?  What could have been better? I appreciated Kylie and Jim taking their time to come in and talk to us students about their experiences in Salem, MA. Their speeches opened my eyes to a whole new idea of Salem that I never really thought of. Personally, I am really excited to explore Salem, MA for the next four years of my life and to call it my second home. What made the speakers effective was the fact they both had very interesting stories to tell. For example, Jim told us how he had no friends when he first moved here and now after living here for so many years he has many friends and friendships that will last a life time. Another example is when Kylie shared her story on how she started getting involved in the arts & volunteering. She developed a passion for helping others and the organization she runs seems to be perfect for her. 
• Last, how did it impact your engagement?  Also, what did you rate yourself as far as engaging with our resource experiences?  1-5 1 being totally engaged and 5 not, and explain your rating. This impacted my engagement pretty solidly. I say on a scale from 1-5 I was at about a 2. I did not ask questions but I was really into Jim and Kylie's stories/ experiences they were so awfully kind to share with us. I felt as though I would much rather listen to what they both had to say and tell us students, then ask questions and potentially get off topic.