Service Learning

STUDENTS and IMMERSION EXPERIENCES

Immersion Experiences sponsored by John Carroll University's Center for Service and Social Action are typically week-long, service-based encounters within communities across the nation and the world. These experiences offer participants the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of diverse peoples and environments, and their social, cultural, and political structures. In addition, Immersion Experiences are frequently transformative, enhancing personal growth, civic awareness, and a desire for life-long learning.

Whether domestic or international, Center for Service and Social Action Immersion Experiences involve direct service, experiential learning, social and cultural activities, research, and reflection. All participants live in the communities with whom they are serving. The costs of all trips are kept to a minimum; financial aid and fund-raising opportunities are available for JCU student participants.

The Center for Service and Social Action collaborates with Campus Ministry on the application process for students wishing to participate in Immersion Experiences; applications are due by Wednesday, October 10, 2007.

Immersion Experiences are also open to JCU staff, administrators, faculty, and alumni. If interested, please contact Tracee Patterson at 216.397.1662.

For more information on Immersion Experiences sponsored by the Center for Service and Social Action, please go to the Immersion webpage at www.jcu.edu/immersion. (You will need to use your back button to return to the Center for Service and Social Action website.)