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Application Process 

Selected participants for immersions will be expected to attend 4–5 pre-trip meetings, a post-immersion welcome meeting, and commit to the completion of a Solidarity Action Plan upon their return (1-3 independent meetings).

Summer Break 2023 Immersion
applications are open
Feb 28 - April 9, 2023.

 

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Immersion Locations


 

Summer Break 2023 Immersions

Spring Break 2023 Immersions

Winter Break 2022 Immersions

Navigate here to Indigenous Sovereignty and Human Rights Navigate here to Indigenous Sovereignty and Human RightsChiapas Mexico Immersion
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Indigenous Sovereignty and Human Rights

Chiapas Mexico
Participants will immerse themselves in Chiapas’ highlands, discovering the importance of indigenous sovereignty and human rights in building a more just, sustainable and humane world.

 

Navigate here to Community Organizing for Social Transformation Navigate here to Community Organizing for Social TransformationCosta Rica LEAD scholar exclusive
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Community Organizing for Social Transformation
Costa Rica for LEAD Scholars
Participants will learn about the complexities, challenges, achievements of Costa Rica through the local people, community experts, and leaders who are striving to create a stronger and more just society.
Navigate here to Grassroot Environmental Justice Navigate here to Grassroot Environmental JusticeFlint Michigan Water Tower
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Grassroot Environmental Justice

Flint, Michigan
Participants will deepen their understanding of social justice and community organizing while building meaningful connections with fellow participants and community members in Flint, Michigan.

 

Navigate here to Class of 2027 Immersion Navigate here to Class of 2027 ImmersionSan Jose First Year Immersion - Class of 2027
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Class of 2027 Immersion
San Jose
Participants will learn about San Jose's social justice issues and meet with community leaders and organizations, all while getting to know fellow Class of 2026 Broncos and moving into their dorm early!
Navigate here to Labor & Environmental Justice Navigate here to Labor & Environmental JusticeAppalachia
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Labor & Environmental Justice

Appalachia
Participants will engage with individuals and communities in the Appalachian region and their fight for social and ecological justice amidst a complex cultural history.

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United Against Anti-Blackness
Dominican Republic
Participants will learn from Dominican Republic community members and non-profit organizations about the intersection of anti-blackness with education, migration, and economic access.
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Accompaniment and Intentional Communities

Ecuador
Experience living in an intentional intercultural community that supports each other’s spiritual and personal growth with love, acceptance, and understanding. The focus is primarily about education and healthcare needs in the community with the aim of prioritizing authentic relationships and acting to end injustice.

Navigate here to Transformative Justice, Healing and Hope Navigate here to Transformative Justice, Healing and Hope
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Transformative Justice, Healing and Hope

Los Angeles
Stand with the demonized so the demonizing will stop. Challenge your prejudice and open your heart and mind to healing and hope. Participants will bear witness of the possibility of creating a positive ripple effect not only around the city of Los Angeles, but in communities around the world.


Immersion Cost and Fundraising


Cost
The student cost indicated for each immersion, joint with Ignatian Center funds, will cover food, lodging, and transportation (including airfare) associated with the trip. Please note that the additional costs of supplies, checked baggage, airport food, vaccines, visa, passports is not covered by the Ignatian Center and will need to be paid by the student participant in addition to the program fee.
 
Financial Aid 
Included in the online application is the opportunity to request financial aid for those students with demonstrated financial need. Financial aid requests are coordinated with the support of the Financial Aid office and the Ignatian Center staff is then able to follow up with individual requests from students. We do not want monetary limitations to prevent any student from participating on an immersion trip. Please contact us if you feel you have financial difficulties that might hinder your participation.
 
Letter-Writing Campaign
All immersion participants will be asked to participate in a group letter-writing campaign to raise funds. We will facilitate the sending of letters to extended family and friends requesting program support. This is both a way to make the program more sustainable and accessible to more students and to engage your community, sharing the significance of the trip and partnering with them in this endeavor. Direction and support will be given in pre-trip meetings.


Immersion Locations

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San Jose  Tacoma WA  Costa Rica 
San Francisco  New Orleans LA Ecuador 
Oakland  Appalachia WV  Dominican Republic 
Los Angeles  Chicago IL  Cholula, Mexico
San Diego Border  Arizona Border  India 
Redwood Omnastery  Navajo Nation, AZ  Guyana 
    Kenya & Tanzania