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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.

January 23, 2023

Emotional Intelligence 101: Resolving concerns

Shawn Chang (5th) Here’s how you can express and respond to concerns.
January 12, 2023

Emotional Intelligence 101: Keeping your cool

Shawn Chang (4th) 8 handy tips for staying composed in a heated situation.
November 7, 2022

Emotional Intelligence 101: Empathetic responses

Shawn Chang (5th) Empathy and sympathy may seem similar, but they can have opposite effects.
March 17, 2020

Emotional Intelligence 101: Heartfelt apologies

Shawn Chang (2nd) Use these tips to apologize to your friend—and show you genuinely mean it.
March 10, 2020

Emotional Intelligence 101: Tactful truths

Shawn Chang (2nd) Here's how you can speak honestly without being hurtful.
February 25, 2020

Welcome to Emotional Intelligence 101

Shawn Chang (2nd) Another part of student life is to care about the individuals around you.