Who: 18 Duke Freshmen, Class of 2013
What: taking chances, making mistakes, meeting challenges
Where: Durham, NC
When: Monday, August 10 - Tuesday, August 18
How: Complete the online application by June 15
Cost: FREE

Here’s what you can expect:

The Framework
You will immerse yourself in the lives of others—forget cell phones, laptops and TVs. Every day will have new, unexpected experiences—some challenging, some exhilarating, some exhausting. You will be expected to think critically and creatively about how leaders emerge from everyday experiences to build and sustain inclusive communities that value diversity and promote social justice. Community members, faculty, staff and other students will lead large group activities, formal and informal discussions, and small group meetings that enrich the team-building challenges and intensive work days.

The Challenge
Three teams of six students will partner with local organizations to meet a “service challenge.” Your group will– in collaboration with their host organization– design and implement a project to meet a core need of the served population.  You are expected to practice leadership within your team, within Project Change and within your new community to create the greatest impact.

Get the Insider’s Guide to Durham
You will experience a bit of the South’s living history mixing with the people that make Durham a rich and colorful city. For every challenge that you face, rewards will come by way of locals-only hot spots and the best dive diners in Durham.

The program is no cost to participants.  Housing, local transportation, and food will all be provided for.