Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Biggest Problem with International Service & Voluntourism

Posted on February 28, 2013 by buildingabetterworld

By Eric Hartman The biggest problem with the global service sector is not reinforcing historic patterns of power, privilege, and paternalism. The biggest problem with the sector is not that voluntourists may inadvertently undermine the development of local industry or … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Student Learning Abroad

Posted on February 23, 2013 by buildingabetterworld

“Most students do not meaningfully develop either through simple exposure to the environment or through having educators take steps to increase the amount of exposure through ‘immersing’ them. Instead, students learn and develop effectively and appropriately when educators intervene more … Continue reading →

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Entry Points for Global Careers that Make a Positive Difference

Posted on February 16, 2013 by buildingabetterworld

By Eric Hartman Late Friday afternoon I had the chance to talk with several students. They were curious about ways to get involved with global careers that make a difference. Here’s a bit of career advice for any globally-concerned idealists: … Continue reading →

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Transformation Experience: Service-Learning Student to Scholar

Posted on February 8, 2013 by buildingabetterworld

“While my peers were touring historical cities and partying until dawn, I was supervising children who were routinely beaten, sexually assaulted, or forced to work the streets all night long.” By Julia Lang The day that I left my service-learning … Continue reading →

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