Learn more about some of our current Social Justice Interns, their work, and what they’re learning from the experience. Efrata Sasahulih Majors: African Studies and the African Diaspora; Psychology Internship Site: GirlForward Role: Development Intern I had the opportunity to be a Mentoring Program Intern at GirlForward over the summer where I got to learn a …
The CEL’s Social Justice Interns are just of a few of the students who are making an impact in the community. These individuals work for Misericordia or Catholic Charities for the duration of the school year. They do a variety of jobs, including volunteer relations, refugee resettlement, and government relations. Learn about SJ interns, their …
Class of 2017, Exercise Science major, Dance minor Through experiential learning, I was able to understand how my class work could be applied after graduation. I learned about how to engage the community around me, especially those without access to a university education like myself. I also learned about ways research can be applied to a …
“The opportunities I have been provided through the CEL have allowed me to explore the issues, become acquainted with populations and people, and spend time in new work environments.”
“During my internship, I gained valuable professional skills and developed a mindset rooted in civic engagement and social justice.”
Grace Christian, Class of 2018 Psychology and Social Work major My class helped me examine my own personal interactions with individuals, as well as my work within Misericordia, and the Chicago community as a whole. In the class, we analyzed various aspects of social justice, and applied social justice to our positions and communities. For …