A Dive into THRIVE at UCM

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with a current student from the THRIVE program at UCM about their experiences and challenges as an Enneagram Type 2.

In this episode of The Mule Mindset, we sit down with a current student from the THRIVE program at UCM who identifies as an Enneagram Type 2: The Helper. We dive deep into how the core desire to be needed and appreciated shapes the college experience. Our guest shares how they balance their natural instinct to support their peers with the academic and independent-living demands of the THRIVE curriculum. It’s a heartwarming conversation about finding boundaries, building "Mule" pride, and learning that you don't have to be "doing" something for others to be worthy of belonging. Follow us on Instagram @themulemindset or YouTube @ucmcareerandlifedesigncenter3209 to see exclusive video content.

People in this episode

Guest: current student

Topics covered

• Enneagram Type 2
• college experience
• supporting peers
• independent living
• boundaries
• Mule pride
• belonging

Keywords

• THRIVE program
• Enneagram Type 2
• college support
• independent living
• Mule pride
• boundaries
• belonging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UCM, THRIVE program, UCM Career and Life Design Center

Books & works: The Mule Mindset

Places: college

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