Reflections on the Library Bridge Event

This was a big week for our Comm 495 class as it was our time working the library bridge and unveiling our Identity Project to Clemson’s campus. As I was working the table, I found myself relieved to finally get started and proud of the work our 495 class has put in so far. Sitting at our table and interacting with passerby’s was a unique experience in that I got to see the reactions of students and faculty, many of whom had never heard of our Identity Project. Variety was the name of the game today. Initial reactions on the bridge ranged from confused, to supportive, with one student exclaiming that he loved our project and had hoped we would be back again this year! It seemed as though conceptualizing the idea of one’s identity was difficult for some, yet simple for others.  Some students were very protective of their responses to the I am___, but also____ prompt, while others were very open and wrote them right on the banner with everyone watching. Examples written on the banner were comical, intellectual, ironic, thought provoking, and everything in between. If anything, the reactions and responses we received yesterday illustrate the diversity that exists on Clemson’s campus. Overall, I enjoyed seeing our Identity Project get off to such a great start and look forward to seeing its continued success through the remainder of the semester!