Cultural Immersion Project
Each student will participate in an experiential activity that will give insight into another culture.(I am African American so please choose a group other than mine) The purpose of the immersion is to heighten your awareness of a diverse group, so you should pick the type of experience that will give you the most potential for personal development. Obviously, papers will vary based on students’ experiences. You could attend a religious service different from your own, volunteer to assist at an event that has a culture predominately different from your own, spend a night with a family of a different culture, visit another country, etc. The expectation is to interact in this environment, not simply observe. Also, make note of your feelings during this experience. From your experience you should write a 4-5 page report including: 1) a summary of the event 2) your feelings before, during, and after the immersion experience 3) discuss cultural strengths, attitudes, beliefs of the diverse group you discovered; 4) discuss attitudes, beliefs you brought into the experience (reflection of self-awareness, personal biases, stereotypes, etc.) 5) describe what counseling approach and culturally appropriate strategies you would select if working with someone from this culture for counseling students OR describe what strategies/approaches you would use to address needs of the culture in your setting (higher education, work, coaching practice, etc)
