GROW Workshop: How Culture Shapes Perception and Judgment
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- International Student and Scholar Services
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- ISSS Training and Programs
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Why do people interpret the same situation so differently? This session examines how culture influences perception, interpretation, and judgment. Participants will practice distinguishing between observation and interpretation, explore common sources of misunderstanding, and learn strategies for suspending evaluation in intercultural interactions. This session builds on self-awareness from earlier sessions and supports participants in becoming more intentional about how they interpret others’ behavior.
The workshop will be held in person on Tuesday, February 24, from 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. CST in the Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 2018.
Registration is required, so secure your spot now! Open to all students.
About GROW: Global and Intercultural Readiness Workshops
GROW Workshops help students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to engage successfully across cultures. Through interactive activities, group dialogue, real-world case studies, and guided reflection, students explore how cultural differences influence communication, collaboration, and everyday university life.GROW Workshops are open to all students—international and domestic—who want to strengthen their intercultural competence and global readiness. Sessions build on one another, but participants are welcome to attend any session and are encouraged to attend as many as possible for the full learning experience.