The Impacts of Different Perspectives by Elise

The Impacts of Different Perspectives by Elise - March 2024 Scholarship Essay

The diversity of viewpoints can lead to disagreements and challenges, but it also provides opportunities for growth and learning. By having different perspectives, can lead to greater empathy and a deeper understanding of others' viewpoints, ultimately fostering stronger relationships and more effective communication. Allowing oneself to have these conversations with individuals with different perspectives leads to a more open and understanding mindset. In the long run this can lead to personal growth and the ability to see situations from multiple angles. Embracing diversity in perspectives can foster creativity and innovation in problem-solving as well as in day-to-day life.

To this day in my life, I have had to work with many different people with opposing perspectives on tasks like group projects, captainship, and even at home. My most impactful experience was during my junior year of high school, when I was one of the team captains for my varsity soccer team. The other captain was a senior and was in the mindset of not wanting too much because she was graduating. There was an issue that arose about her not doing much work for the team and I needed help organizing events for the team. I asked her if we could have a talk about the issue, and she said that she felt she was doing enough. Through our conversation, I heard her perspective and she heard mine. We came to an agreement that she would help more with communication with the team and helping me plan the events. From this experience, I learned that everyone views situations differently and communication is the best way to see that. I also learned that I need to have an open mindset that my views are not the only ones.

By experiencing and learning from other people’s perspectives, I learned to accept how others view situations, to give everyone an opportunity to learn from other people’s perspectives, and to communicate more effectively. My experiences have helped me grow as an individual because I am more open to others and am willing to listen to their perspectives. I believe that everyone should be more open to listening to one another because you may learn something new or completely change your perspective. It is important to remember that everyone's experiences and beliefs are valid and to listen with an open mind. By being open to different viewpoints, we can foster a more inclusive and understanding society.