Santa Clara University

The Immersion Process

Pre-Immersion

Once you have applied and been selected for an Immersion trip you will meet with your immersion group 4-6 times before you leave on the immersion. We ask that you make these meetings a priority for many reasons. This will be the group’s opportunity to get to know one another before you begin your immersion. During these meetings you will learn more about the community you will be visiting, the current issues facing the community, history, and culture. You will also be given details on travel, packing lists, etc.

The Immersion

On your immersion you will be accompanied by an SCU staff member and/or a student immersion coordinator. Your immersion group will be hosted by a local organization that will take care of the logistics for your stay. Each immersion varies in terms of what activities you will participate in so please be open and flexible. During your immersion you will have the opportunity to participate in group reflections with your immersion leader. This is a wonderful time for you to begin to process your experience.

Post Immersion

Although your immersion experience has ended we have found meeting with your immersion group once you return to campus to be very beneficial. A lot of insights and questions may arise once you return and having the immersion group to connect with will be helpful and keep your experience alive.

Student Immersion Coordinators

We encourage students who had meaningful immersion experiences and want to challenge themselves to consider becoming an Immersion Coordinator for Spring Break Immersions. Applications are available early Spring Quarter.