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My Experience Getting Involved as a Freshman

Hope College Network

This program is a unique combination of residential life, academic engagement, and social activities that prepare students to be leaders in an increasingly global society. At first, it felt strange to live with people I had only met during my First-Year Seminar, but as time passed, I grew to love it.

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12 Community Action Project Ideas to Wrap Up the School Year

Experiential Learning Depot

Several of my students organized a holiday pie fundraiser at the time when the Syrian refugee crisis was front and center. They not only learned about the Syrian conflict but also how to organize an effective fundraiser. Our students have participated in the Science March, March for Immigration, and Women's March.

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Top 10 Favorite New Years Activity Ideas for Experiential Learners

Experiential Learning Depot

I meet with each student if possible to look over their personal learning plans. We reflect together on the year so far, modify or add goals, insert project possibilities and upcoming seminars, etc. 6) New Year’s Global Traditions Project-Based Learning What I do with my high school students is self-led project-based learning.

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Texas A&M’s Student Leadership Development Programs: People Support What They Help Create

The Change Leader, Inc.

Student Leadership Development Programs Higher education leaders often talk about creating the next generation of leaders. Many current efforts at colleges and universities are focused on flipped classrooms and leadership seminars. The administrator used his own school experiences to inform how these student organizations operated.