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First impression: Quiet, thoughtful, genuine

Looking back: I could relate with your story of feeling like an 'outsider' - I went through similar experiences and really found solace in your story of using costumes to stand out. I commend you for the resilience you showed throughout that ordeal

Leadership qualities: I see you as a leader who will come up with creative and path breaking ideas

Friend qualities: I see you a friend who will be a great listener to her friends. You will listen patiently to all your friends' concerns and guide them out of their concerns effectively

The Famous Personality You Remind Me Of: Frida Kahlo. She overcame her suffering through her art and her creativity and that reminded me of how you dealt with your experience of feeling like an outsider

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First Impression: My first impression of you was that you are soft-spoken with incredible self-confidence. You are someone who sets out to draw attention to yourself and march to the beat of your own internal drum. You aren’t bogged down by other people’s opinion of you.

Looking Back: Your looking back exercise was beautiful; the way you responded to bullying by deciding to show your true and authentic self instead of shriveling up was inspiring. You showed inner strength, resilience, and boldness. It underscored my impression of you and helped me understand how you came to be such a cool person. You are also a great storyteller, and I loved hearing the vividness with which you described your vision!

Leadership Qualities: I see you as a leader who actively works to make her teams inclusive by creating spaces for people to show their authentic selves rather than conforming to a preset notion of what belonging means. I can see your quiet courage and artistic qualities inspiring people around you to push the envelope of their thinking and come up with bold, refreshing ideas. I cannot wait to see how you change the world with your creative, out of the box ideas!

Friendship Qualities: I can see you as someone who carefully chooses the people you are close to and make it a point to show up for them and be there for them. You are the kind of friend who asks thoughtful questions to help others see their problems in different ways and arrive at better answers than they would have on their own.

Travel Destination: Burning Man. While you don’t necessarily give me the vibes of a Burning Man attendee, similar to Burning Man, you are someone who isn’t afraid to be offbeat and let out your inner creative spirit and create a safe space for others to be as whacky as they want. Like you, it is not afraid to be quirky and stand out.

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First impression: Soft, reserved, creative

Looking back: I loved your looking back story of being the costume girl. I thought it was a clever and Liat-way of solving the problem, using creativity to express and connect with others.

Leadership qualities: I see you as a leader who is thoughtful for the others. You are very inclusive, and your heart is caring and warm. You will be a leader who empathizes with people and is all ears to those who are having hard times.

Friendship qualities: I see you as a friend whom others would like to hang out with. You seek for joyous moments and your friends will enjoy having fun times with you.

Personal color: Bright green. It is a joyful color but also not a common color, which fits your fun and creative side.

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First impression: Cerebral, creative, reserved

Looking back: I was extremely inspired by your story of designing costumes as a form of self-expression and as a way to connect with others. It was such an incredible journey of overcoming a setback.

Leadership qualities: I think you will continue to lead others by sharing stories that touch people and allow them to connect with both you personally and your vision for whatever the topic at-hand is. I was utterly engaged in every experience you shared in class and thought your story-building was beautiful. You also come off as a very thoughtful and introspective individual.

Friendship qualities: I see you as a very loyal and thoughtful friend to your close circle of friends.

Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – you mentioned you got feedback that you come off as unapproachable to people when they first meet you. I think this book has a lot of good tactical tips around that if it’s of any interest.

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First Impression:
Honest, Genuine, Caring

Looking Back:
Liat, we didn't get much time to speak 1:1 but I thought you were very introspective. I thought you were so resilient from the story you presented in looking back and it spoke to how you have a growth mindset and try to see how negative situations can be used to help you grow. That introspection lends itself to help you come off as genuine and honest when you speak.

Leadership Qualities:
I see you as a leader that is direct and empathetic. You will place strong emphasis in understanding each person's situation and using that to craft a team where everyone feels respected and motivated.

Friend Qualities:
You strike me as someone who values respect in friendship over anything else. This is the foundation of any relationship you have and you want to make sure that tone is in every interaction among the people you're around.

What company/brand reminds me of you?
Toms. You care about doing things ethically and using your opportunities to better those around you.

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First Impression: Quiet, calm, introspective

Looking Back: I was inspired a lot by your looking back story. The way you respond to isolation in your school - by wearing costumes, which was really amazing! I think this bravery will support you go through future frustrations.

Leadership Qualities: I see you as a leader who has clear self-awareness and would come up with innovative ideas to drive team towards goals.

Friend Qualities: I see you as a friend who has great empathy and support for your closed ones. You are accountable for your friends and could connect people into deeper levels.

Gelato Flavor: mint, as it's a really cool flavor and give people a peaceful feeling

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First impressions: Very deliberate with your words, but engaging and captivating

Looking back: I was absolutely inspirited by your story of being bullied and finding your voice through wearing costumes and expressing what your words couldn't. I wholeheartedly agree that art is one of the most genuine and far-reaching forms of expression, and I am so moved envisioning how you grew from an elementary school student afraid to speak to tearing it up on stage for Groupwerk.

Leadership qualities: You are a leader who I am certain will unleash the powerful voice inside you. Conjointly, you will help all your colleagues find their own voices. You will help everyone express themselves and their ideas, resulting in creative and accomplished teams.

Friend qualities: You are a friend who everyone deeply values. You demonstrate compassion for everyone, but especially those closest to you. Your trust is hard to earn, but when someone receives it, they cherish it.

Movie recommendation: CODA - a high schooler whose entire family is deaf but finds her voice through the power of music

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First Impression: Creative, calm

Looking Back Thoughts: I was inspired by your story about being bullied and in the face of the hardship you were brave. You were not only brave but also expressed yourself in a way that stayed true to yourself

Leadership Qualities: I see you as a leader who will create a space where everyone can be themselves. You are someone that people will actively seek out to get your opinion because they know you will actively listen, ask insightful questions, and offer creative solutions

The place you remind me of: Given the airline background, I was fortunate enough to travel a lot and wanted to pick places that remind me of each person. For you, I think of the hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque, NM. The festival is a weekend in October where dozens of hot air balloons from all over the world meet in Albuquerque and all ascend from a spot in the desert over the course of an hour. Every balloon had a different shape, color or character and the pilots would dress up to match his or her balloon. Bystanders can walk around, talk to their companions, the pilots or help the pilots get off the ground (with guided professional help). What was amazing is how people from all different walks of life just started talking not only to pilots but also to each other. I was one of those people. I ended up walking around talking about the balloons and following specific ones until the balloons were completely out of sight with a women who was around 60 years old from rural Kansas. What stands out is not only the beauty of dozens of different balloons all representing a different part of the country or the world ascending above the mountains on a crystal-clear morning but also the beauty I witnessed of the bystanders sharing those special moments with strangers who didn’t look or talk like them all because of balloons in what some could consider costumes.

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My very very first impression of you was your video for RSG where you talked about being a dungeon master. I don't remember a lot of the videos, but that one has always stuck with me. I guess I'm still holding out hope that one day you'll run a dungeon that I can join :)

My reaction to your looking back story was "resilient". I really liked your story and how that's pushed you to want to make others feel included. I definitely feel like you do a good job of that so it sounds like it influences a lot of your decisions.

I see you as a leader that creates environments, communities, and cultures where everyone feels like they are part of the team

I see you as a friend who will always say yes to trying new things, experiences, and activities

The color that I think best represents you is Pantone 531 (kind of like a light purple). I chose this because it is fun and playful, and doesn't take itself too seriously.

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First Impression: Shy, introspective, introvertish, conscious, solution-oriented

Looking Back: You are a warm and authentic person who confronts problems head on and actively seeks a way to get to a solution. Your looking back story on having an unpleasant experience in school has helped define you as a resilient person who is open-minded and tries to engage everyone in a conversation. Your close friends matter to you and you actively nurture those relationships by ensuring you talk to them regularly and expect the same in return.

Leadership Qualities: I see you as an empathetic leader who listens to everyone before forming a hard opinion. Your open-mindedness allows you to evaluate a problem from multiple angles and makes you conscious of potential repercussions of your decisions on every stakeholder. You are supportive of your team members and actively invest and engage in their development goals as you align them on a shared vision and are considerate to all types of thinkers in the room - hot and cold.

Friend Qualities: I see you as a friend who would always check on me to see if I'm doing well. You have a select group of friends and you invest in them deeply - a trait which reciprocates and helps you identify a select set of friends who would always stand by you no matter the circumstance. You care for people and that makes you a trustworthy friend.

Type of wine: Merlot; for the dedicated, warm protector in you who is always ready to stand in support of her loved ones. Merlot is widely loved for its black cherry flavors and warm, chocolatey finish which invites a significantly large but most importantly, a very loyal base of supporter. They fight what they believe in.

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First impressions: Kind, humble, empathetic, warm

Looking back: From your looking back exercise and dealing through a hostile environment when you were a child, I can clearly see your passion for helping others and creating an environment in which people can feel comfortable, and invite people to open up their minds

Leadership Qualities: I see you as an empathetic leader who gets involved into how to help your teams personally and professionally, and making sure they are feeling in a safe space. I can also see you as a leader who have clarity on her goals

Friend qualities: I see you as a reliable friend who will practice level 3 listening with you and always find ways to help you and make you feel comfortable.

Dessert spirit: Brownie - this dessert contains big concentrations of chocolate and sweet, and this is what I see in you: your willingness to help and sweetening people's lives

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First impression: quiet, visionary, brave

Looking back: I truly think it is very brave of you to share what you experienced as a child. Being bullied as a kid is never an easy episode to talk about. I genuinely admired your courage to express yourself - I am really so proud of you. The past experience is hurtful, but you are so strong and powerful that you turned scars into a gem and grew into an empathetic and caring being.

Leadership qualities: I see you as a leader who is empathetic and passionate. You are able to connect with each individual on a personal level and lead through influence.

Friend qualities: I see you as a friend who is caring and reliable. You are emotionally intelligent, and therefore is always the go-to person for your friends to share many things with.

The plant you remind me of: Iris. Iris represents the goddess of the rainbow - just like you, the rainbow after a storm. Iris carries the meaning of wisdom, trust and love.

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First Impression: Clear mind. Able to eloquently deliver your thought

Looking Back: I felt touched by your story and connected. As I experienced a similar type of journey in the past, I see you as a person who knows how you thrive in a difficult situation and break any obstacle maturely.

Personal Qualities: I see you as a leader who can work with the team nicely and step up in the critical moment to handle challenging tasks

Type of EDM: Zeraphym - Lifeline
The songs give me the feeling of a person with a rich story. She was reborn and become a stronger person

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First Impression: Timid, Worldly.

Looking Back: Realistic depiction of her goals, grounded, open to the world. Liat wants to be more trusting of people and more confident at public speaking. I think Liat has to overcome her fear of getting hurt and open more to people, only then will she able to realize that people are mostly inherently good.

Leadership Qualities: I see you as a leader who will harness your fears to help you grow. You will be able to see the best in people and help them be their best selves.

Friend Qualities: I see you as a friend who will always be cognizant of situations when others are suffering, even if they are silent about it. Your ability to empathize with others is one of your greatest qualities.

Spirit Animal: Deer – sensitive and intuitive, the gentle deer has the power to deal with challenges with grace.

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First Impression: Quirky with a creative and curious mind; quiet and intentional with spoken words; perceptive and observing

Looking Back: Your stories provided so much context behind your actions and mannerisms, and were very enlightening. It was really inspiring to hear you -- despite mentioning that you are shy and quiet -- share these deeply personal stories and experiences; you are a very thoughtful storyteller and I empathized with your sense of feeling like an "outsider". It was interesting that you viewed your costumes and creativity as a "crutch", because now I see it as something that makes you distinctively you. I hope you continue to feel comfortable speaking in front of people, because you are very thoughtful and people should hear what you have to say.

Leadership Qualities: I see you as a leader who is a visionary pioneer, and may at first be misunderstood by others because your way of thinking is so novel and outside the box. However, your deep empathy and inclusiveness will help to bring people in, and you will inspire them also to think without constraints. You are an inspirational leader who encourages others to "imagine a world where..." and then works with them to achieve it.

Friend Qualities: I see you as a friend who is a close confidante to people that you care very deeply for, and that it goes both ways: you greatly appreciate those trusting relationships of knowing where you stand, and they appreciate that they can come to you to vent. You're someone who truly shows up for the people you care about, both literally at events and figuratively in terms of giving them time and attention.

Your Violin Piece: Glass Concerto. Glass is a contemporary composer and known for weaving discordant or syncopated beats with more traditional classical music structures. He's a little ahead of his time, but still creates things that can be appreciated by purists and forward-thinkers alike.

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Michigan State University | College of Music

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MSU Symphony Orchestra - Philip Glass' Violin Concerto No. 1 feat. Yvonne Lam, Violin | 9.27.2019