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April 7, 2016
Engaged Learning Assessment
We are Chicago's Jesuit Catholic university- a diverse
community seeking God in all things and working to expand
knowledge in the service of humanity through learning,
justice, and faith.
How did your Engaged Learning experience help you to connect to the
mission?
When I first heard Loyolas mission statement as a freshman, all I
could really think about was how it was a long sentence composed of
big and powerful words. I couldnt really relate to those words. Because
of my engaged learning experience this year, my relationship with
Loyolas mission has drastically changed. Being a Social Justice Intern
at Misericordias Personal Effectiveness Program (PEP) has helped me
understand and connect to Loyolas mission in a whole new way.
At Misericordia, I was able to seek God in all things. I saw God
in the pure and sincere relationships that I built with the residents. I
saw God in the fascinating talents and unique personalities that every
resident had. I saw God in every accomplishment that each resident
made, despite the numerous challenges they had to overcome every
day. Individuals with disabilities are a blessing and they teach us so
many life lessons, and being able to interact with them through this
internship allowed me to recognize the presence of Gods grace and
love in the every person around me.
My engaged learning experience also allowed me to expand