Creators: Students from Intermediate German 2 Course: Intermediate German 2 (Fuchs) This website contains student reflections on the meaning of their service as well as some photos. Through the service-learning project, the students were given the opportunity to engage virtually with German-speaking elders through regular interviews. The main focus of the interview was on the…
Partner: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE)
Friendships and Adult-Learning, a Video Scrapbook
Creators: Students in FSEM1000 Connections and Decisions, Fall 2021 Course: 1000 Connections & Decisions (ESL & Immigration) – Hilary Sullivan Our class has created a video scrapbook documenting adult-learning and the meaningful relationships that are formed through service-learning. Access video here: https://northeastern-my.sharepoint.com/personal/mahoney_g_northeastern_edu/Documents/Attachments/ServiceLearning.mp4…
CHNS 3102 Foster Grandparent Program Spring 2021
Creators: Isaac Walker, Sidney Li, Matthew Tong, Adele Baughan, Riana Buchman, and Evan Rumsfeld Course: Advanced Chinese 2 (Dong) Abstract: This artifact is a a blogpost reflection of student takeaways from the Foster Grandparent program in the Chinese Advanced 2 course. Students met virtually with elderly members of the Asian American community in Boston to…
Memorable Moments from Community Learning 2
Creator: Yu Xia (Lily) Chen Wu Course: Community Learning 2 (Bunning) Abstract: This artifact contains key words that emerged in the final course debrief session about memorable moments from the semester. The course focuses on the development of professional communication skills, and many students commented on how their feelings, attitudes, relationships, and involvement changed throughout…
How Could Service-Learning Change Your Boring Weekdays?
Creator: Nikita Gorbachov Course: Community Learning 2 (Bunning) Abstract: This poster is about my experience as an activity assistant at LBFE. Service-learning does not only changed my boring weekdays into engaging activities, but also demonstrated the impacts of volunteering in the local communities. I decided to represent my learning experience through this poster, because most…
What are the Benefits of Joining the Elder Community?
Creator: Yun-Jung Lu Course: Community Learning 2 (Bunning) Abstract: This artifact summarizes the benefits of joining the elder community. Through our work with LBFE, we focused on building relationships and connections with the elders to help them relieve isolation and loneliness especially during the pandemic. Through the service-learning program, we are not only contributing to…
Introduction Recruitment Flyers for Older Adults at LBFE
Creators: Adam Bubanich, Rholee Xu and Jesse Kallins Course: Advanced Chinese 2 (Dong) Abstract: These are flyers that showcase the students who are participating in the weekly conversation sessions with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, as well as the Zoom information for the sites and the day/time of their sessions. The purpose of the…
Michael Ambrozia’s Reflection on Serving with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Creator: Michael Ambrozia Course: Advanced Spanish Conversation: Global Communication (Brucato) Abstract: This is a video reflection of the service experience of Michael Ambrozia, who was placed with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly this semester. His reflection demonstrates how the service experience helped elevate the course material by providing it with real life context. Also,…
Service & Class
Creators: JJ French & The Students of Professor Roe’s Connections and Decisions Course Course: Connections and Decisions (Roe) Abstract: This artifact is an infographic compiled using anecdotes and quotes from students in the class about their service experience. In particular, it draws connections between service and their major exploration process….
Reflections on the Unprecedented Situation
Creators: Harrison Barclay, Riana Buchman, Kelly Chan Course: Advanced Chinese 1 (Cai) Abstract: These online reflections are a way to document our experiences during these unprecedented times. Students incorporate the Chinese language, their backgrounds, and experiences with learning as they take time to consider the changes happening around them. …