Thematic Compilations
This page features short, thematic videos that bring together perspectives from multiple students and alumni. Some clips are quick snapshots—like how different students define success—while others follow individuals over time or focus on a specific experience or topic.
Compilations from 2025.
Snapshot of Four Students’ Perspectives on AI
This short video offers excerpts from four students comments on AI—how it’s helped them, concerns they have, and what they think professors need to do. For their full answers, see the next video. The video ends with advice for faculty.
Four Students’ Perspectives on AI (extended version)
In this longer video, four students share their complete thoughts on AI — from everyday uses and learning strategies to the challenges and responsibilities it brings, including a discussion of how AI may demand that classroom assessment change.
Compilations from 2018.
Overcoming Obstacles
Follow four students through their academic journey as they face challenges and persevere.
Success
How do Harold Washington students define success? Nine former students share their thoughts.
Purpose of College
What is the purpose of a college education? Here’s what students have to say.