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“Service-learning experiences in my classes have helped to confirm my choice of major and career. Being a theatre major, I am always looking for ways to relate my theatre classes to other classes I am required to take. Though taking classes such as Creative Dramatics and Intercultural Communication, I have realized that the ultimate goal of my life, where I want to be in twenty years, is not Los Angeles or Chicago necessarily, but right here in my hometown of Birmingham where I am needed—where I can be useful. I want to do theatre that is edgy, avant-garde, but most importantly, I want to do theatre that is going to be socially pertinent to the Birmingham community.”

Maree Atchison
Theatre Major
Hometown: Helena, Alabama

“My Spanish for Missions course was a wonderful experience for me. While it did not give me clarification that I need to do English as a second language as my career, it did confirm that I am called to minister to Latin Americans in the United States by becoming fluent, learning Latino culture, and helping Latinos adapt to ours. It increased my burden for Latino nations and gave me a stronger desire to share the Lord with them. This internship not only gave me hands-on interaction with native speakers, but it also gave me great contact for getting involved with Spanish ministries in the future.”

Mary Orton
Psychology and Spanish Majors
Hometown: Brownsboro, Alabama

“Working at the Lake Villa Nursing Home in East Lake has been more beneficial to me than it has been for the residents. I’ve had the opportunity to share joys with them and to reflect upon the impact of the experience in the essays in Communication Arts I.”

Jenna Wilson
Psychology Major
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

“Service-learning gives focus and direction to Communication Arts I. Without it, Communication Arts might be just another class with required papers and speeches. Service-learning helps you to analyze and think through your feelings on the service experience. Exploring different styles of writing in Communication Arts combined with service-learning helps to cement the experience and helps you grow from it. Working with others is the best way to discover yourself.”

Andrew Hallman
English major
Hometown: Montgomery, Alabama