Our Encouragement

It is without a doubt that community engaged learning brings many useful benefits to students in terms of building a character that will benefit society and themselves. Make sure you talk to your advisors and the office of community engaged learning to make sure you're on track to participate in these powerful courses. - Chris M.

Volunteering your time while navigating life as a full-time student can seem like another chore. If possible, seek something that brings you joy and if the volunteer opportunity provided by your professor does not meet your idea of joy, speak up. Never be afraid to use your voice whilst navigating your time at this institution - Tramequa S.

Engaging in the community builds conversational skills and confidence as well as positive habits to carry throughout life. Use this opportunity as a tool to further your skills, rather than a requirement. - Kailey K.

Take pride in your CEL experience and your experience at a liberal arts college, both of these prepare you for your future job and are great for your resume. - Will K.

Find a meaning to your actions. You will find a deeper sense of satisfaction as well as an appreciation to the work you have put in when finding a meaning to the services you provide. Through community engaged learning, I have learned a lot about myself and was able to apply my appreciation to the community around me. - Gina C.

The majority of work that you do in college will be useless to anyone but yourself. It is either preparatory work meant to teach you the skills you need for your career, or general education so that you may become a more well rounded individual. A CEL course is your opportunity to make a real concrete impact in the community, and hopefully to affect others in a positive way. - Daniel A.