The program, which is through the Institute for Social Impact and supported by the Kelley School of Business, gives students the opportunity to travel and work on social issues they care about, according to the program’s website.
“It’s a great way to combine what you learn about social issues in the classroom with the real world,” ABP President Hillary Nolting said.
She said students often make close friends on the trips as well.
“We always have really great feedback from students,” Nolting said.
Applications are open until Oct. 26, and soon afterward, applicants will go through an interview process. These interviews are student lead, Nolting said.
There are also ways for students to supplement the cost of their trip, she said. Some options include participating in a letter writing campaign through ABP to friends and family members and applying for ABP and Hutton Honors College scholarships.
The program is open to all students, but the domestic trips are limited in the number of people by the capacity of a car. Some domestic trips have two leaders, and so more will be able to attend the trip.
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