Service-learning is a Core Curriculum requirement for all undergraduate students at USF. Besides fulfilling a requirement, however, there are many benefits for students doing service-learning:
- Enhance learning and connect theory to practice
- Enhance critical thinking skills as service applies course concepts and theory to real world problem-solving situations
- Enhance moral/ethical development
- Increase leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Explore other majors and career opportunities
- Foster civic responsibility and encourage life-long commitment to service
- Gain an understanding of social and political issues facing society and the local community
- Observe and experience diversity (socioeconomic, race, religion, etc.)
- Learn new skills and tools
- Enhance employability
- Improve self-efficacy
- Make a difference in the community!
