| Service-Learning |
| “My experience opened my eyes to issues of social justice that I had not thought about before. I also learned a lot about myself from being out of my comfort zone.” - AQ Service-Learning Participant |
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| "My life has new purpose. I feel refreshed and renewed. I want to live my life differently now because I see everything that we take for granted here in the U.S." - AQ Service-Learning Participant |
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| What is Service-Learning? |
| Service-Learning engages students in civic responsibility, critical thinking, and structured reflection by actively involving them in organized community service. This, in turn, prepares students for a lifetime of personal growth and social responsibility. AQ Service-Learning trips allow students to put their faith into action and practice the Dominican charisms of prayer, study, community and service. |
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| Benefits of Service-Learning: |
- Service-learning provides students with opportunities for structured reflection on their service experience.
- Service enhances students' learning; knowledge gained in the classroom can enhance their service in their own community.
- Service-learning integrates classroom theory with practical application in the real world.
- Service-learning places equal emphasis on service and learning goals. It benefits both the participants and the community.
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| AQ Service-Learning Programs |
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| NOTE: Programs are voluntary and require a program cost or fundraising to cover expenses. All programs are tentatively planned and subject to change. Online applications are available by clicking on the corresponding program in the list above. Paper applications are available at the Gatehouse. |
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| Called to Serve |
| The Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids are offering a service program open to college-age women (and recent graduates) in May 2009. >>Learn More |
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| Catholic Social Teaching |
| Catholic Social Teaching is the Church's "best kept secret." >>Learn how it relates to Service-Learning. |
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| How can I help? |
| Download the Service-Learning Donor Card (pdf) to help fund future Aquinas College Service-Learning programs. |
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| "I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it." - Saint Thomas Aquinas |
