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Serving our state

Students from the Carolina Center for Public Service’s APPLES Service-Learning program spent their spring break in various communities to see firsthand the range of issues impacting citizens.

They visited community centers, met with local leaders and immersed themselves in the communities through service projects to better understand the economic and social factors affecting residents.

Read about Gladys Sanchez’ alternative spring break trip

A group of students outside El Centro Latino.

 

I learned about more than just the social problems facing our world, but about the possibility we each have to make a positive impact on them through our careers and through service.

Analisa Sorrells’ experiences in public service at Carolina led her to her dream career path – one of giving back and helping others.

Read about how Sorrells gave back to North Carolina

Analisa Sorrells

APPLES Service-Learning

Based out of the Carolina Center for Public Service, the student-led program pairs Carolina students with community or governmental organizations for a variety of internships in either the spring semester or during the summer.

    Zareen Farooqui used the knowledge she gained in her classes at Carolina to revamp United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Teaming for Technology Program.

    Service through technology

    Griffin Smith, a senior majoring in mathematics and history, has been considering a career in education. He spent time teaching and mentoring with the Upward Bound Program to prepare recent graduates for college.

    Impact through Upward Bound

    Jennifer Barber spent last summer as a paid intern at the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, working with children of all abilities during summer camp sessions.

    Learning through summer service