The location and leadership of service-learning trips change every year depending on availability of leaders and in-country hosts. We partner with international hosts who have compassion, experience and knowledge with the people of the countries we visit. Our trips are always created around your potential to learn, both about the culture you visit and from the nationals who host you. The service projects on trips are designed by nationals of the host country to address a real need. We trust our partners and are grateful for their willingness to teach us.
Student Responsibilities
As a member of a Malone Service-Learning trip, you will be
responsible for a number of things:
- Regularly attending and fully participating in the training and team meetings leading up to and following your trip.
- Having the cost of your trip paid in full by April 15.
- Developing appropriate and effective cross cultural communication through direct teaching from trip leaders, reading assignments, reflective work, and group discussion.
- Participating fully in the learning components of the trip.
- Participating fully in the service components of the trip.
- Developing competent group communication skills and participating in a healthy way as a member of a team.
- Having medical insurance during the time your trip is out of the country.
- Acquiring a passport which will expire a minimum of 6 months after you return from the trip.
Academic Credit for SOSC 211: Cross Cultural Engagement
Some Thoughts on Short Term Cross-Cultural Experiences
The Cost of Short Term Missions
Making the Most of Ministry Trips
As you consider participation in the Malone Service-Learning Program, it may be helpful to know how these trips fit into the bigger picture of your Malone experience. Centered in Malone’s Foundational Principles, we recognize that your education includes many experiences while you’re here. You may want to see the Educational Goals of the Service-Learning program as well as the General Education Goals that our service-learning trips address.