“I felt listened to and appreciated. Even if my classmates and I had different opinions and beliefs, we still respected each other despite our differences.”

        - Student enrolled in IDS 150/180, 2022 

 

“This class gave me the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of perspectives, some of which I do not get to hear in my every-day life.”

        - Student enrolled in IDS 150/180, 2022 

 

“Every conversation brought up multiple viewpoints that helped me further understand and realize my own position.”

        - Student enrolled in IDS 150/180, 2022 

 

“The speakers encouraged us to consider the life experiences of others in order to understand their current position in life and in politics. Our lived experiences lead us to where we are and what we believe in.” 

        - Student enrolled in IDS 350, 2021 

 

“The Civil Discourse class teaches you how to talk with people; it is a skill everyone needs in both their personal and professional life.” 

        - Student enrolled in IDS 350, 2020 

 

“My experience was unprecedented by any classroom experience I had had before. Rather than simply reading about topics that would challenge us to grow, we were provided with opportunities to actively engage with these issues in ways that empowered us to be vulnerable, humble, and just.”

        - Student enrolled in IDS 350, 2019 

 

“By the end of the semester, I gained a newfound sense of purpose as well as the tools to more effectively understand and connect with others.”

        - Student enrolled in IDS 350, 2019