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APPLY FOR THIS TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE, HELD JUNE 2-5
Dive deep into your city.
Join 30 students to participate in a focused, immersive opportunity to learn about Baltimore outside the classroom. In four days you will deepen your connection with the inspiring community where you live and study.
West Baltimore
Collegetown Underground in West Baltimore will focus on the neighborhoods at the center of the April 2015 civil unrest. You will begin to understand the systemic issues faced by the neighborhoods, explore the history and culture, and connect with community leaders.
Who Should Apply?
Civic-minded students who want to learn more about Baltimore area issues and opportunities
Baltimore Collegetown Network undergraduate and graduate students from any major or program
Those able to commit to the program dates
Cost: $100 to cover meals and lodging.
The Program
Thursday, June 2 - Sunday, June 5, 2016. Four days of education, action, and reflection (overnight) Day One: Orientation exploring self-identity, team building, and learning about the issues Day Two: Education listening to and engaging with community organizations Day Three: Action volunteering with community organizations Day Four: Reflection staying in action and becoming an advocate
Apply Now!
Just a few more days to join us for this new opportunity. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO ACCOMMODATE MORE APPLICATIONS! WE CAN ALL USE AN EXTRA WEEKEND!!!
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