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Emotional Intelligence 101

An exploration of how you can be a caring friend, citizen, and leader—because practising compassion is also part of student life.

April 2, 2020

Emotional Intelligence 101: Resolving concerns

Shawn Chang Here’s how you can express and respond to concerns.
March 25, 2020

Emotional Intelligence 101: Keeping your cool

Shawn Chang 8 handy tips for staying composed in a heated situation.
March 17, 2020

Emotional Intelligence 101: Heartfelt apologies

Shawn Chang Use these tips to apologize to your friend—and show you genuinely mean it.
March 10, 2020

Emotional Intelligence 101: Tactful truths

Shawn Chang Here's how you can speak honestly without being hurtful.
March 3, 2020

Emotional Intelligence 101: Empathetic responses

Shawn Chang Empathy and sympathy may seem similar, but they can have opposite effects.
February 25, 2020

Welcome to Emotional Intelligence 101

Shawn Chang Another part of student life is to care about the individuals around you.