Self –Actualization and Communal Responsibility

Faith N. Odigbo

Dr. Carr

Freshmen Seminar

Self –Actualization and Communal Responsibility

Dr. Segun Gbadegesin was an enthralling speaker that captivated the audience but introducing him to his Nigerian culture. His speech was moving and left the audience questioning what they can do for their community. Dr. Gbadegsin emphasized that education is the central to the community and to one’s character. He also mentioned that we couldn’t move as a community if there are those who are ignorant to the blessing of education. He mentioned that an iwa is a person of character, disciplined, self-improving, and that iwa is responsibility to self. Our speaker mentioned that it is up to us to educate the next generation so that our legacy does not die. Education is the immortality of the crown of existence and is in the memory of the community. Education and the pursuit of a higher education help establish good character, which is the greatest talisman. Good character is the essence of a good person. Dr. Segun Gbadegsin was a motivational speaker that instilled some type of motivation in the audience that made us wants to go out and change the world. With education we have the chance to change the world and maybe change the way African Americans as a whole see themselves. With education we can even the plan field between African American and Caucasians so things. If education was available to everyone the world might change and equality might be accessible in the future.