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Pros and Cons About Having Open Discussions in a College Class

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Framingham Contributor Student Contributor, Framingham State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Framingham chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Pros

  • Being able to hear different perspectives about issues going on this world
  • Learning about different cultures

 

  • Expressing different points of view with a wide range of people
  • Being exposed to a diverse group of people
  • Conversation can easily flow
  • Helps with public speaking
  • Making connections
  • Engaging in the class
  • More exciting than just a lecture
  • Bonding with people about having the same opinions

Cons

  • Being vulnerable to criticism
  • Offending someone
  • Finding out you’re wrong
  • Having to deal with the conversations after class
  • Butting heads with friends
  • Not feeling connected to the class 
  • Losing control of class point
  • Getting too emotional