Mary JoLarson

I really enjoyed the opportunity and experience to have such an amazing person come and talk with us in class. We are extremely priveledged to have this opportunity. I think it is amazing that she just came back from spending time in Ireland, and we get to see a perspective that has seen women and their roles in many different countries and societies. I think she helped us see a little bit that we sometimes can be limiting to ourselves, and we have to think beyond the gender issue and fight through it. She made me realize some things about myself that I had not realized before. She made me realize that my dad has probably had the biggest influence on me throughout my life and helped me keep my inner strength because he has been around more. She also helped me see that I look up to and respect my step grandmother who keeps our family together, and is the leader and organizer in my extended family. She helped me see that my values and qualities of leadership have branched from my personal experiences, and it has helped shape who I am today. I didn't completely understand all of her drawings and relational models, and I wish I had been able to hear more about her personal life and experiences, because she is such an interesting person. She is very humble, and didn't want to talk about herself too much. I really enjoyed having her come and talk with us, and I learned so much from the experience!