“The Purpose Project is really good for helping you explore or reach for what you want to pursue, for the future or maybe even career-wise.”
Zharia experimented with creating art pieces that overlayed images onto faces. Zharia was inspired with the expectations and realities of self image and the Purpose Project gave her the opportunity to teach herself projection photography through online tutorials.
“I feel like I’m changing the school for the better and giving people a voice when they were too scared. I'm making a difference on campus.”
Jordan created a school-wide petition and collected student stories through interviews and surveys. Her efforts led to the creation of a student board where students would be able to provide feedback to administrators on situations that arise regarding gender inequality and to ensure that each student’s voice is heard.
“I wanted to find a way to use music to help other people so I made a group that’s focused on giving back— playing not for ourselves but for others.”
He is an avid cello player and believes that “music can help people get through whatever they are going through”. The Purpose Project gave him the inspiration to bring his music to others, forming a group of musicians who play in children’s centers and hospitals around the Bronx and Jersey.
A place for you to explore purpose and social emotional skills as they apply to your life, through a set of skills and corresponding activities. Let’s jump in.
We have identified 12 skills broken down into 36 activities that help you develop a sense of purpose — from Hope to Advocacy and everything in between.
A research-backed quiz helps you discover your learners lens in this moment and provides custom recommendations based on your results. Are you the explorer, the dreamer, the epicure, or the connector?
A research-backed quiz helps you discover your learners lens in this moment and provides custom recommendations based on your results. Are you the explorer, the dreamer, the epicure, or the connector?
As you move through the activities and reflections, everything is saved to a personalized portfolio, which you can keep private or share with others.
As you move through the activities and reflections, everything is saved to a personalized portfolio, which you can keep private or share with others.
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More detailed description about what the project is and the student’s reflection/thoughts/quotes about it.
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See what other students have been able to accomplish through this process
Created a student board to provide feedback on gender equity in sports at her school.
Used projection photography as a way to explore the concept of self-image.