David Skau, sophomore international rescue and relief major from Brunswick, Maine, serves as a dental assistant in Peru. Skau is one of 34 Union College students who are volunteering around the world this year through programs affiliated with the school.
"College students like those at Union College are tackling the toughest problems in America, demonstrating their compassion, commitment, and creativity by serving as mentors, tutors, health workers, and even engineers," said David Eisner, chief executive officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service. "They represent a renewed spirit of civic engagement fostered by outstanding leadership on caring campuses."Ann Bryant, Union College student chaplain and junior business major, says she enjoys giving other students the power to lead. "I get to empower a lot of people. When I ask someone to lead a project and they worry about doing it correctly, I can tell them, 'It's all right. Do what you can and we'll figure out the best way to do it together.'" (Source) |
