Service Learning integrates academic study with community service and advocates volunteerism toward social causes. Faculty who make service a part of the curriculum and community organizations who provide a learning outlet, provide students with opportunities to develop skills while contributing to their communities.
Benefits Include:
- Linking classroom instruction to real-world situations
- Getting valuable, work related experience
- Building your resume
- Helping others in your community
- Networking with colleagues, community partners, and possible future employers
- Improving interpersonal skills
- Developing skills and exploring career choices
- Completing applications for job shadowing, internships, or employment opportunities
- Gaining valuable references
- Establishing mentoring connections
- Getting a societal perspective on real world problems
