Learning without Borders: International Service Learning

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INTERNATIONA L SERVICE LEARNING LEARNING WITHOUT BORDERS

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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

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Justine Abigail YuCommunications CoordinatorOperation Groundswell

e: [email protected]. www.operationgroundswell.comt: @OGbackpackers

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In 2011, I traveled to Manila, Philippines to

intern with the Center for Media

Freedom and Responsibility

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ETHICAL TRAVELBackpacking with a Purpose

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• Meaningful and genuine experiences for volunteers

• Non-profit

• Environmentally conscious

• Experiential learning

• Serving our partner communities • Financially accessible

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CHALLENGING THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH BEHIND “SAVIORISM”

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BRINGING OUR LEARNINGS BACK HOME

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Justine Abigail YuCommunications CoordinatorOperation Groundswell

e: [email protected]. www.operationgroundswell.comt: @OGbackpackers