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Evolving Experiences

Group Topics

The Music Made Me Do It!
Music in Society

How much influence does music really have on our culture? What do you think about the Video Vixen, music videos, etc.? This group will discuss the power of the music industry, stereotypes, perceptions, how it affects children, and more.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Exploring Bi/Multiracial Identities and Interracial Relationships

Would your parents approve of your interracial relationship? Does society make it hard to claim a biracial identity? Are you attracted more to another race/ethnicity? Does society force us to choose one race over another? This group will explore the many facets of interracial identities.

Man up!
Gender Roles – Exploring Masculinity

Is the “ideal male” really ideal for society? What are the characteristics that make a stereotypical male, and what are the consequences of the perception that all males should fit this mold?

“Stop, Drop, and Roll” Does Not Work in Hell!
Religion in Society

Explore a range of religious practices. Were you born into your religion? Have your beliefs ever changed? Participants must be open to religious exploration into several different beliefs and practices. In addition to discussion meetings, this group will visit religious venues in Atlanta.

Spring 2008 
Join the Conversation!!!

Why Evolving Experiences?

Evolving Experiences is designed to provide students an opportunity to engage in directed dialogue around a diverse range of cultural topics. This dialogue opportunity requires a high level of commitment from participants for approximately 5 weeks.

Goals:
•  To provide a safe environment for open and informative intercultural dialogue
•  To increase the level of cultural understanding through the sharing of personal experience
•  To assist in the development of cross cultural communication skills
•  To assist in the development of new relationship

Why should I participate in Evolving Experiences?

IT IS MORE THAN A CONVERSATION…IT IS

• Focused. Participants explore the group members' life and campus experiences in relation to the identity associated with their group. The groups cover topics that generally impact members on a daily basis in some way and allow them to meet fellow students they probably would never meet otherwise
• Facilitated. Each group is led by 2-3 facilitators (1-2 faculty or staff members and 1-2 peer educators) who provide structure and direction for the conversation to ensure the experience is engaging and safe for everyone.
• Fair & Balanced. The groups are facilitated in a manner that promotes a safe environment for individuals with varying perspectives. A conversation does not broaden thinking unless differing view points are expressed and heard respectively.

What does it cost me?

• Time. This dialogue opportunity requires a high level of commitment from participants for approximately 5 weeks…The cost to participate is a commitment to:
• Evolving Experiences Kick-Off will be held March 12th at 5:00 and Closing Ceremonies on April 21st
• Attend all 5 group meetings to be held between March 17 th and April 18 th. The meetings are 1 ½ hours and food is provided.
• You will receive email confirmation of times and locations.

If you have questions, please contact
Stacy Koshko, skoshko@gsu.edu