Kept to Myself for a Good Long While
“I had a lot of preconceptions, or, maybe, misconceptions, about what it would be like.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Complicated and Fragmented Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one…
Nobody Talks to Me
“I was getting mad every single time.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Nobody Talks to Me Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions Interpretive Questions Implication Questions Let us know how the conversation or self-reflection went. Email us or discuss the experience in our…
Of Course – She Was My Roommate
“You have to embrace the differences because it helps you realize who you are and who you’re not, who you don’t wanna be or who you do wanna be.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Of Course—She Was My Roommate Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom?…
It’s A Lot Like High School
“I feel like the Midwest is very–not old fashioned–but socially conservative; anything that is not normal is either wrong or judged most of the time.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · It's A Lot like High School Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of…
I Have a Mohawk; I’m Scaring People
“On those really, silly, totally American, almost hackneyed or clichéd topics, you find these commonalities, and then you can just burrow from there.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · I Have a Mohawk; I'm Scaring People Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions…
On My Own Terms
“We’re all fundamentally the same and our differences are trivial, and I disagree with that wholeheartedly. We’re fundamentally different, and we have an unbelievable amount in common.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · On My Own Terms Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of…
Diversity Should Come Naturally
“How many people are willing to step out of their comfort zones and learn about different worldviews?” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Diversity Should Come Naturally Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions…
American People Take It for Granted
“I have to constantly learn how to keep good relationships with people.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · American People Take It for Granted Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one…
Explain Myself Again
“I’m in the right place.” Welcome Project at Valparaiso University · Explain Myself Again Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds of questions would you pose? (See How to use the questions for reflection for one approach.) Please email your questions to us or post them in…