There are many ways that service learning can help you as a student. The memories it can bring and the benefits you gain are valuable throughout life. 
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Ways students can get involved in the community at USI:
Many of the ways for students to get involved here are through Co-Curricular programs. Organizations like the Volunteer USI Program, http://www.usi.edu/volunteer/  and various clubs and organizations. Many clubs and organizations are involved with co-curricular Service learning projects (ex. Greek life, Colleges Against Cancer, AMIGOs, etc.). Check out all of these clubs at:      http://www.usi.edu/StudentOrganizations/join_an_organization.asp

Internships can be another great way to get involved with service learning. Internships allow for a community connection to start early, and by working with the partners the student should gain a better sense of what they could do to help and what they might like to do in the future. For further information on internships please visit http://www.usi.edu/careersv/students/intern_coop.asp.

Tips for approaching service learning:
(1) Be assertive. (2) Take the initiative, both in the community and in the classroom. (3) Be a leader and a decision-maker. (4) Help with the assessment of the project and the planning of follow-up activities. (5) Contribute to the project as if it were a regular job. (6) Be on time and learn the rules and regulations. (7) At the end of the project take time to reflect on what was learned and how it could be better next time.

  

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