“Acquire self-knowledge, set the direction, and create impact”

In this pillar students set learning outcomes like:
> I continuously direct my own development. I set my direction in a purposeful manner, based on prior determination of my development objectives, motivation, and methods.
> I adjust my goals and direction when needed and can advocate my choices and changes.
> My chosen activities for further development are deliberate and
focused.
> My drives and values are always reflected in my behaviour,
objectives, and choices.
> I am able to link acting on value(s) and the activities that I undertake.
> I can provide my vision on and definition of each pillar. I am able to advocate any differing vision and definition. I have the ability to relate my actions to this.
> I can assess my development regarding the pillars coherently.
> I can explain my impact on my learning process.
> I have impact on others and/or on society and can explain this.

“Recognize, seize, and create opportunities” 

This pillar is about students turning ideas into actions and products, and being able to win people over and convince them of their ideas. They show initiative, decisiveness and are flexible and service-oriented without being afraid to step out of their comfort zone. Creating opportunities by nurturing one´s own network, not being afraid to take risks and just trying doing something new is a constant process which doesn´t stop after just one project. 

“Work in different subject areas and learn with and from others” 

Students work in a multidisciplinary team on a common goal, which means that they collaborate with students of other domains and professionals to reach a shared goal. They approach complex issues and perform research based on various specializations (e.g., IT, design, creative writing), while being open, inquisitive and involved in all relevant subject areas. Students that collaborate interdisciplinary have gained new insights and skills in subject matters outside of their initial study program. 

“Create new solutions” 

Students look beyond personal (& national) boundaries and create links that may not be obvious at first glance. They come up with new and surprising solutions for complex issues by using their creativity as well as by thinking outside the box. Still, they are able to argue how they came up with these solutions by critically analysing the steps they took. 

“Act in accordance with your values and create impact”  

Students have a strong moral compass that sets the course for their actions (linking to personal leadership). Values and drives can be identified, explained and discussed respectfully with others regarding how and why they contribute to society. They identify the added values of the professional field and society in their surroundings or elsewhere in the world.

Students have one free pillar to develop and formulate objectives upon for themselves. Of course, this is always closely related to the pillar Personal Leadership and other pillars. Still, student choose one topic or theme and make specific learning objectives for that.Some examples:

• A student CMD wants to get professional in drawing. Her free pillar is Drawing. She develops activities for X-Honours in drawing, opens an art-account on instagram, follows a course and makes drawing a central theme in her internship.
• A student Mechanical Engineering wants to develop more internationally as this is not a part of his study. He chooses ‘Internationalization’ as his free pillar . He goes abroad for a minor and he applies for an International Congress.
• A student Creative Business wants to grow professionaly in Photography and get knowledge beyond her study. She finds an extra minor in Sweden ‘Photograpy’, she takes on commissions as a photographer and she organizes an online workshop Photography tips and tricks that she learned for many interested X-Honours students.