Personal Advocacy Reflection


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  1. UnknownMay 20, 2018 at 6:31 AM

    What a great story. I love hearing about others triumphs. It is amazing how one person can have a huge impact on someone else. Every person has potential to do something great. Clearly your professor saw that in you and stood by your side to "fight" for you.

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  2. UnknownMay 21, 2018 at 4:35 PM

    What a beautiful story. I have learned this week that advocacy is truly important. I have learned that always highlighting the positive values of the issue you are advocating for is truly setting up for small wins. Everyone wants to experience positive values. Focusing on keeping the attention on those positive values makes it difficult for others to refute the values or issue being advocated for.

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