Current Programs
During the travel phase of each SStS course, students spend time reflecting about the learning that occurs through their immersion and service experiences. These posts capture the impact of our programs on individual students. Explore each course below to learn more about SStS programs from the important viewpoint of our students.
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To Build a School
To Build a School
You'll need money and time. A lot of metal bars, countless bags of cement, and some non-corrosive paint. You will need a galvaniz...
A Poetic Beginning
From Makenzy Kunkel
So far, this trip has been a journey. We have been throug...
It's the Small Things that Count
Detroit impacted me in multiple ways, both in ph...
Waonsila (Care and Compassion)
Today we went to the pasture to follow a buffalo hunt. Upon arrival, the young bull buffalo (tatonka) had been shot and field dressed, ready for proce...
Brighter and More Tolerant Vision
Around three o'clock this afternoon, we got back to Kangding and had finished more than 80% of our Tibet course. Up until the moment that we left our...
What It Means to Connect
Throughout this one day, I feel like the group has accomplished its entire mission here as Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder. We have all creating lasting...
We Begin on the Opposite End of the Spectrum
It's been three days now that we have been here at Koh Preah and although the physical labor is beginning to be strenuous and the work is feeling more...
Teaching Us What's Possible
Before I get started reflecting on the SStS: Detroit course, I want to take this opportunity to look back at what we, the students and instructors, ac...