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  • Rethinking “Good Intentions”: What We Say and What It Means

    This post by Graduate Assistant Alina Stetsuk, reflects on insights from 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say, emphasizing the gap between intent and impact in everyday communication. Drawing on personal and professional experiences, it explores how well-meaning comments can unintentionally create exclusion. Using a reflective lens, the post highlights the importance of self-awareness, listening, and continuous growth in developing cultural competency in higher education and beyond.

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    Reflections: Being a Student Leader in a Pandemic and Lessons Learned

    This post provides reflections from UIUC students on this past Fall semester and how they felt about the changes and transition to online classes.