“I grew up in America and I wear jeans, and I want to make sure that’s something that works, that’s still modest.” Want to learn about the first day the speaker decided to wear the hijab? Check out “I Was Afraid I Was Gonna Chicken Out.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this […]
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Elephant in the Room
“Our skin is different; let’s talk about it. Let’s not throw it under the rug.” Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarification Questions Why does the storyteller think Valpo is going to be weird? What are the reasons she gives for wanting to […]
I Was Afraid I Was Gonna Chicken Out
“It was a decision I made on my own and that’s what made it all the more valuable to me.” Want to learn more about why this speaker wears the hijab? Check out “Hijab Is Not Just This Cloth.” Hold a Conversation Can you imagine leading a conversation about this story? Where? With whom? What kinds […]
I’m the Only Person There
“Do people really think about diversity?” Hold a Conversation In addition to the questions below, please see How to use the questions for reflection. Clarifying Questions What experiences made the speaker feel cared for? What does the speaker mean by sun-down town, and why do you think he shares that story? What is he trying to […]
Normal Is Just the Setting on Your Dryer
“If you’re always serious about your condition, it’s not fun.” 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 the comment box for […]
Words Have a Lot of Power
“How I make meaning in this world goes back to where I grew up.” 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 […]
Daunting for Someone Who Has Allergies
“‘How severe is your allergy?’ And I’ll say, ‘Well, it’s deadly.’” 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 the comment box […]
Real Dreamers
“It’s especially important for students that have grown up here and don’t have another home.” Hold for 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 […]
Almost Like an Outsider
“I don’t think a lot of people understand how hard it is.” 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 the comment […]