"Very eye opening. It was hard to talk about certain topics, but it was nice listening to everyone and having everyone discuss civilly rather than arguing over subjects."

"This course was very beneficial, I always find that conversations are a beautiful and wonderful learning point. I loved this class and find myself walking away having new knowledge."

"Extremely thought provoking, I would absolutely recommend this class to any type of major."

"This course was eye opening and I enjoyed it a lot. We got to discuss a lot of issues that exist in the world currently and it was enlightening to hear everyone's unique experiences and perspectives on these issues. Although it was only a one-credit course, it provided a lot of value in learning how to communicate and listen effectively. Everyone was respectful to each other even if our opinions were different which is healthy when having difficult conversations. I would recommend IDS 150 to anybody who is interested in having conversations with others with diverse thoughts and opinions."

"The experience of this course was nothing less then amazing. Everything from the welcoming energy and intriguing topics. It was all enjoyable. The valuable skills taught here will last a lifetime. Both in day to day life, and the professional world alike."

"This course was not like any other course I have taken. The vulnerability and support expressed by each student in this class were impeccable. Everyone had brought respect towards one another and heard out everybody's thoughts and ideas. The professor helped significantly with creating this supportive platform. I will take these skills with me in my everyday life."

"This course was really cool and neat, lots of interesting things talked about…I absolutely loved the vibe and atmosphere presented in the classroom!"

"This course is a great way to develop your conversational skills. You will disagree with some of the opinions shared in this class, but you will learn that everyone has a different story."

"This was one of the best classes I have ever taken. It provided me with tools and resources to communicate better with others in charged situations and how to navigate conversations in order to create more positive and learning conducive environments."

"This course was eye-opening. I have never experienced such open hearts and vulnerability within a group of students. We all were there for different reasons but were rewarded in similar ways. We all learned a little bit more about ourselves, and about each other. We were introduced to new communication skills and listening skills all of which were not easy to practice. We were put out of our comfort zones and rewarded tremendously for it. The support system within this class is real, I recommend it to every student no matter what you are studying for."

“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.”