Me+LSE

Question 1: You and some classmates take a lift in the Marshall Building. But instead of stopping at the ground floor, it keeps going – further and further down! When the doors finally open, you find yourselves on a shore opposite a beaver's dam. Felix waves over: He's asking you to team up and build a bridge so you can come over and explore...

a) Fantastic! I love collaborating with others and making new connections.
b) Oh no... I would have preferred to swim over by myself, but I guess I'll help out now.
c) If we're going to work together, someone needs to take charge - this is my moment to shine!
d) Sure, I enjoy some good team work every once in a while.
e) Oof, I've not really done anything like this before – what if I have nothing to contribute?

Question 2: You've built the bridge and explored the dam. A free afternoon lies ahead of you. What's next?

a) It's time to get back into reading and coursework! I head back to the Owl's nest in the Library.
b)Let's hang out and have some fun! The dolphins invited me to come play with them in the streams.
c) I want to explore more! Let's see if there are other hidden corners around campus I can discover...
d) I want to continue expanding my construction skills! Now that we've built a bridge, maybe I could figure out how to get a railway line going over it?
e) "Why choose?", the Octopus suggests with a wink. Maybe I can fit in a bit of everything!
f) Time to stretch out and recharge! A koala offered me a free hammock in the trees by the shore...

Question 3: The Owl is fluttering around in excitement: A visiting expert will be sharing their wisdom at a talk this evening...

a) I'm at the Owl's nest already, scroll in hand, ready to absorb every insight!
b) The dolphins mentioned they're going to this – I might tag along...
c) The expert has travelled from far – I love hearing ideas I've never encountered before.
d) "This is your chance to meet mentors and future collaborators", the Eagle whispers. It might be right?
e) Oh, I'm still relaxing in my hammock – and, in all honesty, I'd rather stay here.

Question 4: All this exploring has distracted you! You realise you had a whole list of readings to get through before tomorrow's class!

a) I stay up in the Owl's nest all night, reading everything thoroughly and taking detailed notes.
b) My classmates might be in the same situation – maybe we can collaborate again?
c) I skim through, highlighting key arguments and jotting down questions.
d) I read abstracts and conclusions – enough to stay afloat.
e) Panic! I wasn't ready for this...
f) This must be a one-off – I don't usually deal with long reading lists in my degree.

Question 5: The weeks have flown by and Felix is asking you to write a report on what you've learnt so far. What are your concerns? (Select up to 3 answers)

a) Have I built up enough wisdom to report interesting thoughts?
b) Am I writing with enough scholarly flair?
d) How can I gather all the evidence and resources Felix is asking for?
e) Building bridges is one thing – there's lot of new tools and technologies I could use for this report. How can I make the most of these?
f) The hammock and streams keep calling me – I might leave it until the last minute...
g) I'm not big into writing - I'll impress Felix with a fascinating assembly of calculations and statistics instead!

Question 6: Your classmate reaches out to you. They're totally freaked out by this report...

a) Let's sit down over a warm drink and talk it through.
b) I've already locked myself up in the Owl's nest to get this done without distractions...
c) I was thinking of starting a study group for this anyway. Let's work on it together!
d) I've hardly got time to focus on the report myself! I'm totally absorbed by getting this railway line to Felix's dam going...
f) Wait, what was this report about again?!

Question 7: You've all submitted your reports and Felix is busy reading them. You get a whole week off. What are your plans? (Select up to 3)

a) Octopus philosophy: Let's do a bit of everything!
b) I'll retreat to the Owl's nest to do some further reading...
c) I heard there's a few more visiting experts passing through – I'd be intrigued to hear their ideas!
d) The Eagle invited me over to its nest to start scouting trails I could take after my time at LSE...
e) Apparently, the honeybees are giving out free honey to the community outside the Students Union. Let's see if they need a helping hand?
f) I recently met a turtle down by the streams who just returned from a long adventure. Maybe I could travel somewhere, too?
g) Relaxing in my hammock with the koalas with zero guilt...
h) I'll spread the word about my new trainline – with the help of others, maybe we could learn to build an entire railway network?

Question 8: Felix has invited you to his dam again - apparently, you've won a prize! What might it be for?

a) My excellent report.
b) My further research and analysis of the fascinating hidden world of LSE.
c) My songs, paintings and beautiful poetry about his dam.
d) I've been swimming in streams and climbing lots of trees recently – it must be for my physical activity!
e) I've just finished building a subterranean railway network with the campus butterflies. Probably for our skill, leadership and creativity?
g) Telling the tales of my great adventures with the turtles.
h) My community action with the honeybees.
i) I don't know – yet.

Question 9: Fast forward a few moons. LSE and its wondrous campus world have fully become your home. Felix wants to have a word with you: It's time to reflect on where your path could take you next...

a) This will be a short visit! I've already scouted out my next move in detail with the Eagle.
b) I'm intrigued by paths further afield – after all its exciting travels, maybe the Turtle can give me some advice...
c) Sure! I'm happy to start exploring the various options.
d) Maybe Felix has some ideas where else the butterflies and me could put our creative skills to use?
e) I pretend to be busy and slip into a hidden corner – hopefully, Felix will forget about me for a little longer...

Question 10: You're graduating! You and all the campus creatures have gathered at Felix's dam for one big, final celebration. Looking back on your time at LSE, what are you most proud of? (Select up to 3 answers)

a) I made it through!
b) I became fully acquainted with the Owl's nest and achieved academic excellence.
c) I built strong friendships and enjoyed the streams with the dolphins to the fullest.
d) I gained a global perspective through my travels with the turtles.
e) I've forged a clear future path for myself with the help of the Eagle.
f) I gave back to the community with the honeybees.
h) I expanded my creative skills with the butterflies.
g) I grew as a well-rounded creature in all aspects!