Global Service Learning Programs
Applications for the Global Service Learning programs are accepted in September each year.
Destinations
Colombia
The SHU delegation supports the Fundación Laudes Infantias mission to provide educational enrichment activities for the children of Pereida. SHU students also have the opportunity to connect with the Casa Taller and the Jardín Infantil Salamandra (Salamandra Children's Garden), where they develop and play activities with children, adults and seniors from the Bella neighborhood. Visit the Service Immersion in Colombia/Uniminuto webpage for more information.
Costa Rica
Working closely with the Institute of Technology of Costa Rica (TEC) at their campus in Limon, Costa Rica, university students from Limon will be joining the SHU delegation for a week of volunteer activities in the community of Rio Peje. Both SHU students and TEC students will be staying together in a guest house in the community of Rio Peje. The communities in Limon and Rio Peje are near the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. These are very different communities from the tourist destinations and resorts, which are mainly located on the Pacific (western) coast. The populations are also very different in these areas on the Caribbean. This will allow SHU students to explore some of the social and economic differences that are present in Costa Rica. In many ways, Costa Rica is a more developed country than its neighbors in Central America. However, there are still many communities that struggle with issues of poverty and political exclusion. Our group will explore some of these struggles as a team. Visit the Service Immersion in Costa Rica/TEC webpage for more information.
Dingle, Ireland
Are you passionate about helping others, protecting the environment, and inspiring the next generation? Our Global Service Learning Trip to Dingle, Ireland, offers a unique blend of community service and cultural immersion. For additional information, visit the Dingle service immersion program webpage.
For additional information, visit the Kenya service immersion program webpage.
More Information
For more information on these programs, email Arlete Perez Paez at perezpaeza@sacredheart.edu.