This class delves into interpersonal relationships through the lens of the conversations that create them. We explore the secrets to meeting new people, strengthening close friendships, the nuances behind humor and flirting, the keys to conflict resolution and more, all taught by yours truly.

We meet twice a week IN PERSON for an hour and a half each (with Berkeley time) to discuss the focus of the lecture and practice the lessons we’ll learn using interactive activities.

Class Times will be: Monday/Wednesday from 6:30-8 PM at Wheeler 104. Our first class will be Monday, February 6th.

Be prepared to open up. Anticipate finding long-term friends among your class of 20 that you’ll learn to admire through our emphasis on acceptance and vulnerability. By virtue of participating in this course, you will learn about your classmates in many ways - not just what they laugh at or what major they’re in, but who they are as human beings. And they will learn about you, so don’t be afraid to be vulnerable, be open, and change how you approach connection.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Start, maintain, and exit conversations gracefully, Meet new people in any social situation with ease, Strengthen relationships with friends and family, Speak in a manner that is liked, understood, and respected, and Be confident by being yourself, not in spite of it.

Please sign up at our interest form at: https://forms.gle/BRMmB794imzuvXcx7
to receive email updates regarding info sessions and our application process.

Our info sessions will be on Zoom (link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/7643457316) next week at:

Monday, January 30: 7-8 pm
Wednesday, February 1: 7-8 pm

Our LinkTree at https://linktr.ee/charisma_decal has a compilation of all of our links!

See the attached student syllabus (under 'Files') for more information.

If you have any questions, reach out to either facilitator by email at akshat2002@berkeley or sala20jo@berkeley.edu.