Experiential Preparation Workshops
Immersion programs begin with a series of experiential preparation workshops. The primary goal of the workshops is to maximize the quality of student intellectual and behavioral engagement during the extend of one's field work experience. How can volunteers best adapt to cross-cultural, logistical, and ethical challenges?
DukeEngage workshops empower participants with questions and tools to sustain a sense of curiosity, investment, and flexibility throughout their projects.
This initial year, students will be required to participate in four mandatory pre-departure workshops: The Ethics of Engagement, Serving Across Cultures, The Dynamics of Short-Term Service, and Community History & Culture (for group project participants) or Succeeding On Your Own (for individual project participants).
Through supporting skills in critical thinking and adaptability, DukeEngage preparation creates the groundwork for students to continue their inquiry into civic engagement. Upon returning to campus, DukeEngage offers participants the unique opportunity to connect the personal impact of an immersive service experience with the intellectual resources that a university environment affords.