I felt that while we were all sharing we began to overcome our
differences and really begin to see each other as individuals with unique stories to tell and
teach all of us something.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
It made me more eager to participate because I see the possibility for change and action.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
I realize now how much privilege that I have and how that affects others.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
It has deepened my understanding of the complexities of issues of oppression and privilege.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
This opened up the door to disclose otherwise very personal issues. There has never been any
other class like this where one can express personal feelings and also to share personal
biographies. These stories can actually be linked to real people and not just something that
I read about.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
This activity (the cultural chest) was one of the best activities that I have ever
participated in. The fact that other students were so open, made me feel honored that I can be
a part of it and how fortunate I was to hear other students’ stories.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
The comfort level was amazing. People really opened up and trusted everyone. The fact that
such personal experiences were shared with complete strangers and were respected was amazing.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
It helped me accept my life, experience, family, background, race, ethnicity, gender, social
economic status, a lot better and strengthened my pride.
~Student Reflections on Learning
in Intergroup Dialogue Courses
For more information about intergroup dialogue
academic courses,
contact Judy Hamilton at jlhamilt@syr.edu.
For more information about intergroup dialogue
in the residence halls,
contact Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz at rrkantro@syr.edu.