What is the IMS difference?
Being a part of the IMS community means belonging, thriving, and building a confident sense of self.
It’s being met where you are and encouraged to take that next step, however big or small. It’s learning to make your voice heard, even when it’s the hard thing to do. It’s taking academic risks and knowing that you have the support of the IMS community behind you. It’s walking to your next class, that also happens to be on the Mountain. It’s knowing the importance of asking for help. But most importantly, the IMS difference is knowing with confidence that regardless of who you are and how you learn, our community is better because you are a part of it.
Portrait of an IMS Student
I am a learner
I AM CURIOUS: I want to know more about the world and my classmates; I ask questions and listen actively in pursuit of academic growth.
I AM COLLABORATIVE: I learn from my peers and enjoy working together as a team to explore new ideas and solve complex problems.
I AM CULTURALLY COMPETENT: I understand my perspective is shaped by my identity and life experiences and I seek to understand the experiences of others. I have the skills to work and live cooperatively with people whose lives are different from my own.
I Am A Communicator
I AM A LISTENER: I am engaged, empathetic, and open to multiple points of view. I listen actively and watch for nonverbal communication.
I AM A PRESENTER: I am able to share my ideas and my work in a variety of settings and mediums.
I AM AN ADVOCATE: I offer support to others, and I am comfortable asking for help.
I am a solutionary
I AM AN INNOVATOR: I am not content to merely identify problems; I forge ahead in search of solutions.
I AM AN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD: I value and respect nature and I am committed to solving environmental crises.
I AM AN ADVOCATE: I examine community challenges and strive to work collaboratively to design solutions that are healthy, viable, and equitable for all.
I Am Courageous
I AM ADVENTUROUS: I seek new challenges and activities, and trust those around me for support.
I AM RESILIENT: I can become a scholar, athlete, or artist, and consider challenges as occasions for personal growth.
I AM IMPERFECT: I can admit my mistakes and I understand that failure is a learning opportunity and persist through difficulties with determination and humor.
