Deep Dialogue Club 💫
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11 sessions
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About
Join a virtual Dialogue Club to form a community with students from around the world. Dialogue Clubs meet every other week to discuss a new topic. By participating in 3+ Dialogue sessions, you will get a Dialogues portfolio you can submit with your college applications to our university partners.
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Hi! I am Nimit, a graduate student. I love STEM subjects, reading, and watching series/movies. I am an explorer at heart. My interests lie in engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship. I joined Schoolhouse to help with whatever I can and learn things alongside.
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
-Attend sessions every other week.
-Notify your Club President 24 hours before the session if you can’t make it.
-You may be removed from the club if you miss more than 3 sessions.
Note from Schoolhouse: This series has sessions with required attendance. If you need to miss a required session, submit an absence using the "Submit Excused Absence" button on the series page. Multiple unexcused absences may lead to a suspension of your Schoolhouse account.
SESSION 1
13
Sep
SESSION 1
Lightning Round Topics
Lightning Round Topics
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCSep 13, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Lightning Round Topics⚡and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 2
27
Sep
SESSION 2
Mental Health
Mental Health
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCSep 27, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Mental Health 🧠🩺 and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 3
11
Oct
SESSION 3
Climate Change
Climate Change
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCOct 11, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Climate Change 🌦️ and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 4
25
Oct
SESSION 4
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCOct 25, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Artificial Intelligence 🤖 (AI) and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 5
8
Nov
SESSION 5
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCNov 8, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 🤝 and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 6
22
Nov
SESSION 6
Income Inequality
Income Inequality
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCNov 22, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Income Inequality 💵 and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 7
6
Dec
SESSION 7
The Future of Gender Equality
The Future of Gender Equality
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCDec 6, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing The Future of Gender Equality 🌱 and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 8
20
Dec
SESSION 8
Threats to Democracy
Threats to Democracy
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCDec 20, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Threats to Democracy 🕊️🙏 and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are uneven numbers, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 9
3
Jan
SESSION 9
Ethics & Daily Life Lightning Round
Ethics & Daily Life Lightning Round
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJan 3, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Ethics & Daily Life Lightning Round ✌️✨ and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are an odd number, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 10
10
Jan
SESSION 10
Ethics & Daily Life Lightning Round
Ethics & Daily Life Lightning Round
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJan 10, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Ethics & Daily Life Lightning Round ✌️✨ and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are an odd number, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!
SESSION 11
21
Feb
SESSION 11
Cancel Culture & Online Accountability
Cancel Culture & Online Accountability
Sat 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCFeb 21, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
Welcome to Dialogues! In this session, we will be discussing Ethics & Daily Life Lightning Round ✌️✨ and using this [discussion guide].
Here’s some helpful information to help you prepare for your session:
📌 Session introduction: At the start of the session, the event host will provide some introductory remarks about how the session will work and tips for discussion.
🧩 Discussion partner matching: All participants will be matched with a conversation partner to discuss with. If there are an odd number, you may have two conversation partners.
🤝 Breakout discussions: After the session introduction, everyone will switch to their breakout discussion. Your discussion will be unmoderated, so you can start when your partner arrives at the new Zoom link.
🗺️ Discussion Guide: You will have a topic-specific discussion guide for the session to help guide the conversation.
⏰ Session length: The breakout discussions are scheduled for 45 minutes, but you can discuss as long as you want!
✅ Stay on topic: Please make sure to stay on topic. If you and your partner run out of things to discuss, it’s okay to end the discussion early. You will not be returning to the main group when your conversation is over.
🤔 Make the discussion your own: You probably won’t have time to answer all the guide questions, so pick and choose! Feel free to also bring in your own questions and ideas outside of the guide.
📝 Survey: A mandatory survey will appear at the end of your session to fill out. This must be filled out for you to get credit for the session in your Dialogues portfolio.
🤸♂️ Have fun: There is no preparation needed for this event. These conversations are meant to be casual, in addition to being meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!