Knowing Our Neighbors - Knowing Ourselves

Instructor Name: 
Jenna Padbury
Course Description: 

An Exploration of Leadership Through Service in Mexico
First offering summer, 2013

Students will learn, serve, and live together in Mexico for 2 weeks. Through pre-trip classes, direct service in Mexican communities, interactive sessions with grass-roots leaders, and reflection students will explore the following: leadership, community development, and the relationship between Mexico and the U.S. Service projects may include any of the following: serving meals, building housing, painting, interacting with children. Some Spanish is highly recommended but not required. This is an excellent study abroad opportunity for 1st time international travelers.