Guest Speaker #1

Dr. Mary JoLarson was a very informative speaker last week. The bird cage scenario that Professor Scott introduced really put in perspective for me the idea of women's oppression. Dr. Mary JoLarson also referenced it several times during her presentation as well. I am a visual learner so the bird cage idea really helped connect everything. Her 4 square reflection exercises also allowed for great reflection. It was also refreshing to know that her starts were at a department store and that everything else fell into place for her. Its a great feeling to know that life works that way and that reassuring to myself as a young, hard working college student. She did lose me a little bit during the collaborative policy and private sector part. I was confused about how that was relating to what we were talking about. I also liked that she had us reflect on our role models and why they were our role models. Again, a great perspective on things we think of daily but we don't actually reflect on until we are asked. I really enjoyed her presentation and would love to hear her speak again.