What are the benefits of taking a service-learning course?
Both you and the community benefit from a service-learning course. YOU get: an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills in a real way, increased retention of course material, an enhanced rsum for graduate school or the job market, a way to meet interesting people, and a chance to make a difference in the world. The community partners also benefit. Most service-learning work is done with non-profit organizations and governmental agencies whose goal is to serve the public good. You will play an important part in helping them better the lives of people in the community.
