Learning without Borders: International Service Learning

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A brief overview of my experience with international volunteering and service learning.

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE LEARNING

LEARNING WITHOUT BORDERS

Justine Abigail YuCommunications CoordinatorOperation Groundswell

e: justine@operationgroundswell.comw. www.operationgroundswell.comt: @OGbackpackers

In 2011, I traveled to Manila, Philippines to

intern with the Center for Media

Freedom and Responsibility

ETHICAL TRAVELBackpacking with a Purpose

• Meaningful and genuine experiences for volunteers

• Non-profit

• Environmentally conscious

• Experiential learning

• Serving our partner communities • Financially accessible

CHALLENGING THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH BEHIND “SAVIORISM”

BRINGING OUR LEARNINGS BACK HOME

Justine Abigail YuCommunications CoordinatorOperation Groundswell

e: justine@operationgroundswell.comw. www.operationgroundswell.comt: @OGbackpackers