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On October 9th, residents from the Knollwood Retirement Community visited the University of Maryland to participate in a special class activity led by Ph.D. candidate Ruipu Hu, supported by researchers Nupur Wagle and Sumedh Tirodkar, under the guidance of Prof. Amanda Lazar. The session was part of a research methods course where graduate students practiced qualitative interviewing through conversations with Knollwood residents. The session was structured as a series of short, one-on-one interviews, allowing students to engage with several residents and refine their questioning techniques. 

The event fostered rich intergenerational exchange. Residents shared their life experiences while students honed their research and communication skills. Both groups expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting how meaningful it was to connect and learn from one another. The success of this activity highlights the value of partnerships that bridge classroom learning with lived experience.