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Real-life writing: Ask an instructor for support. Reach out to an instructor of a course
that clashes with your learning preference in terms of material, teaching style, or how the class-
room is run. Draft a respectful email that introduces you, describes how you perceive yourself as
a learner, and details your issue. Include any ideas you have about how the instructor might help
you. Thank the instructor in advance. Finally, when you are done, make something happen: Send
the email and follow through on any response you receive.

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Self-Portrait
1 4 Because self-knowledge helps you to shape your future, a self-portrait is an important exploration
CHAPTER CHAPTER tool as you consider possible careers, as well as majors that may lead you to those careers. Use this

exercise to synthesize what you’ve learned about yourself into one comprehensive portrait. Design
it as a “think link” or mind map, using words and visual shapes to describe your: (1) dominant
Multiple Intelligences, (2) Personality Spectrum dimensions, (3) values, (4) abilities and interests,
(5) personal characteristics, and (6) anything else that you have discovered through self-explora-
tion. Key 4.9 shows an example. You can create it freehand or use a graphics program.

KEY 4.9

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