International Service Experience – Lesotho, Southern Africa
May 16-June 1, 2011
May 16-June 1, 2011
What is the International Service Experience?
Similar to OCO’s Alternative Break Program, our International Service Experience is an intense service and cultural awareness program offered every other year, usually in May. Students travel outside the country to participate in community service activities as well as engage in cultural experiences where they learn through interaction about the people in a particular area of the world.
Similar to OCO’s Alternative Break Program, our International Service Experience is an intense service and cultural awareness program offered every other year, usually in May. Students travel outside the country to participate in community service activities as well as engage in cultural experiences where they learn through interaction about the people in a particular area of the world.
The Issues
The 2011 International Service Experience will take place for the 4th time in the country of Lesotho, a small country in southern Africa. The major focus of the service will be education. Students will work directly with school-age children and teachers. In addition to educational activities, students will participate in smaller physical projects (i.e. painting, building, cleaning, etc.). Lesotho is a country that has been greatly affected by HIV/AIDS. There may be opportunities to work with this issue in 2011.
The 2011 International Service Experience will take place for the 4th time in the country of Lesotho, a small country in southern Africa. The major focus of the service will be education. Students will work directly with school-age children and teachers. In addition to educational activities, students will participate in smaller physical projects (i.e. painting, building, cleaning, etc.). Lesotho is a country that has been greatly affected by HIV/AIDS. There may be opportunities to work with this issue in 2011.
Commitment
Participation will require a great deal of time, energy and commitment. Participants must attend all pre-trip meetings, which begin in Fall 2010. Weekly meetings will begin Spring semester 2011.
Participants must also assist with group fundraisers and other pre-trip activities.
Participation will require a great deal of time, energy and commitment. Participants must attend all pre-trip meetings, which begin in Fall 2010. Weekly meetings will begin Spring semester 2011.
Participants must also assist with group fundraisers and other pre-trip activities.
Cost
The approximate cost of the Lesotho 2011 trip is $2,200, which will cover airfare, lodging, and most meals. Food while traveling to and from Lesotho, personal purchases such as souvenirs and extra outings
determined by the group will not be covered.
The approximate cost of the Lesotho 2011 trip is $2,200, which will cover airfare, lodging, and most meals. Food while traveling to and from Lesotho, personal purchases such as souvenirs and extra outings
determined by the group will not be covered.
Alcohol/Drug Free Policy
OCO trips are alcohol and drug free. No alcohol is to be consumed, whether participants are legally of age or not. The B-W College Code of Conduct applies while on this trip.
OCO trips are alcohol and drug free. No alcohol is to be consumed, whether participants are legally of age or not. The B-W College Code of Conduct applies while on this trip.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Monday, February 8th
9:15-10:00 P.M. – Sandstone 3 |
Informational Meeting
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Thursday, February 11th
Community Hour – Quarry Room |
Informational Meeting
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Monday, March 1st
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*Applications due online by 5:00 p.m.
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Week of March 22nd & 29th
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Interviews
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Week of April 5th
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Applicants informed of their status
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Monday, April 12th – 9:15 p.m.
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1st pre-trip meeting (mandatory)
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Friday, April 16th
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$200.00 deposit due
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Click here to apply for Lesotho 2011
Questions can be directed to:
Katie Sprang, Trip Leader – ksprang@mail.bw.edu
Brittany Broadus, Trip Leader – bbroadus@mail.bw.edu
Mila P. Cooper, OCO Director – mcooper@bw.edu
Or call the Office of Community Outreach at (440) 826-2301
275 Eastland Rd.