Students Changemaking | Miami Dade College

There’s No Single Way to be a Changemaker

Being a changemaker depends on what matters to you. Change can be big or small. It can happen in your immediate surroundings or on a much larger scale. All you need to do is find a cause or an issue that inspires you and work to make positive change happen.

What Can I Do?

Learn changemaking skills that are valuable for your career
Reach out to local organizations and get involved
Grow your social network and make your voice heard
Build empathy and understanding for yourself and others
Make the world a better place and have fun!

Bring Your Best

Here’s a core set of attributes that will help you be an effective changemaker. How do you fare in these areas? Can you nurture these qualities in your everyday life and bring your best self to every situation?

Empathy

What role can silence play in a conversation?
How do you handle negative or uncomfortable emotions when they arise?
When are you most observant?

Reflection

What surprised you today?
When were you at your best today?
What actions are you taking today to help you achieve your goals in the future?

Resilience

What difficult events have you dealt with and survived?
Do you have skills to help you relax and manage stress?
Do you keep your eye on the big picture even in challenging situations?

Action

Think about a personal goal – what excites you the most about it?
What support do you need to move ahead with it?
What steps could you take right now to move you closer to achieving this goal?

Opportunities

Changemaking at MDC takes you beyond the classroom to deepen your learning. There are many different ways to get involved with changemaking here – you just need to start somewhere. Here are some easy ways to begin (or continue!) your changemaking journey: