What You Can Do:

Step out of your comfort zone to learn about others, read, travel, meet new people, attend unfamiliar cultural events, take classes. 

Become aware of how your thoughts and impressions about specific groups may impact what you say and do.

Certain common expressions can unintentionally be very hurtful to a specific group of people.

There is great diversity within all groups; no one person can speak for all.

Do not make blanket statements. There are all kinds of people in every group.

It might not be easy, but it’s the right thing to do.

Being silent when someone does or says something offensive makes them think that you agree and that it is OK; and it is not.

You do not have to do it alone. There are many resources on campus that can assist you in learning more, reporting incidents, and creating a supportive campus climate.