Strengths :

Discussion question for the e-mailing list
"What do you see as the unique strengths and contributions of the Gen X student to the classroom?"

Stereotypes of the Gen X student include the following positive attributes or strengths:

• Informal, direct, candid communication style
  
• Independent problem solvers who constantly monitor the world around them for feedback
  
• Self-reliant, entrepreneurial in spirit
  
• Collaborative, take teamwork seriously
  
• Seek meaningful work
  
• Altruistic, committed to service, socially responsible
  
• Less hierarchical
  
• Technology savvy, information generation
  
• Risk takers, innovators
  
• Prefer learning by doing and making mistakes as they go
  
• Optimistic
  
• Confident
  
• Ambitious, determined
  
• Flexible, adaptable
  
• Action oriented, get things done quickly
  
• Creative individuals