What Students Say about LSDP

"It’s the family you never expected, or even knew you needed. Nobody in LSDP stays strangers and I love it! I met so many like-minded individuals who also sought to understand themselves and others around them better. It’s a place where you can come as you are, and when you’re in such a supportive environment, it’s empowering. It taught me how to think of myself and believe in myself as a leader. On the flip side, it taught me how to see others as leaders too. It allows you to explore new dimensions of yourself and relations with others in fun and exciting ways. I’m so grateful for the opportunities it opened!" - Participant '23

“LSDP provided me with so much, from the tools to grow individually as a leader, friend, and successful graduate, to connections that will carry on long after this class. Although the path of life comes with great uncertainty, I am open to the possibilities that change may bring. LSDP taught me how to do this, it bettered me, my trust in others, and my capacity to grow. If you are up for the challenge, this class will help you become the best possible version of yourself each and every day until it is habit.” - Participant '23

"LSDP was a great opportunity to make friends in a welcoming and positive environment. I felt unafraid to be my genuine self. I learned how to work better as a team, and I learned things about myself that I was previously unaware of. Self-discovery was the biggest thing I gained from LSDP. I became more confident that who I am is someone good that others will accept. I made great friends, and I wish I could go back and do it all over again." - Participant '23

"Out of the LSDP experience I gained friends and a sense of community in Eckerd when I was really lacking that prior. It’s hard to get involved when you don’t know where to start and feel too shy to put yourself out there. This course really helped me with adjusting, feeling welcome, and finding people I enjoy spending time with. It also helped me find confidence in communicating with the Eckerd faculty and gave me the courage to reach out and discover amazing programs such as Career Advising which helped me get my first job!    I would really, really recommend this course for students who are struggling to find their place in the Eckerd community, who are feeling homesick, and/or who would like to gain valuable professional experience. It’s a scary leap to make for some, but it’s entirely worth it!" - Participant '23

"Leadership and Self-Discovery Practicum was not only a course for me, it was an eye-opening experience. It allowed me to understand myself to elevate my communication and my ability to work with others. Each day was something exciting where we worked with each other, creating our own family. LSDP is a course I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and connect with people who later turn into friends."  - Participant '23

"I got a lot of things out of the LSDP class. I learned so much about how to lead but my biggest takeaways were collaboration skills and how to manage conflicts. I was taught so many different tools to help deal with uncomfortable situations and how to work well with other people. I would recommend this class to first-years because it is an incredibly unique experience. You form amazing bonds with people and learn so many skills that you can take with you your entire life." - Participant '23