The ASB trip to Guanajuato is a collaborative project between the Department of Social Work and the Center for Community Involvement and Service-Learning. Students will assist with the building of adobe homes for low socio-economic families. This immersion experience will allow students to develop their leadership skills, working with fellow TCU Students and families in Mexico while developing a great sense of what it means to be “responsible citizen in the global community.”

Participation in this program requires: flexibility, a commitment to personal exploration and development with others, a willingness to live with a host family for approximately 7 days and 7 nights and an openness to learning more about local citizens and the Mexican culture.

Approximate Costs:  $800 Includes Airfare, Room and Board (with host family & 2 meals/ day), and Transportation (in Mexico and return from U.S. airport)

During this week long program, students participate in the Columba 1400 International and Community Leadership Centre Academy. Using the serene and stunning landscape of the Isle of Skye, this program aims to enhance students’ understanding of self, refine their leadership skills, and reflect on their life experiences empowering them to take action to promote change in their lives and communities  with confidence.

Approximate Costs:  $1600 (Excluding Airfare).  Program Costs include transportation once in Scotland, meals & lodging, and all programs & activities directly associate with the Academy. Additional costs for any souvenirs and/or personal activities.

In conjunction with Sister Cities International of Fort Worth, the TCU Leadership Center is proud to offer TCU students the opportunity to participate as an Associate Delegation Leader.  TCU students selected as ADLs will partner with local high school students and travel to either Nagaoka, Japan or Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Associate Delegation Leader Responsibilities
• Work closely with Delegation Leaders (DL) to supervise 10-20 students in grade 8-12 while in the host country.
• Work with the Delegation Leaders to coordinate and implement student orientations in preparation
for the exchange.
• Must be able to attend at least 3-4 orientations with the group prior to departure.
• Pre-travel orientation will be on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2007 from 2-4 pm.
• Ensure an educational, fun, and successful exchange.

Approximate Costs:  $1300 All trip costs include round-trip airfare, applicable taxes, ground transportation, local tours, group day trips, hostel in Japan, and most meals.  All accommodations are provided by host families in the sister city.

The goal is to provide them with opportunities to work in teams, to lead groups of their peers, and to get first-hand experience in leadership. Participants are taken into an environment with which they are not familiar and where information and resources are limited, typically, given our expertise in the field, in the outdoors. This environment is used to provide numerous and, more importantly, genuine, leadership and team challenges for the participants. These situations require forward-thinking, rapid decision-making, conflict management and excellent communication skills. They require a bias for action and creativity.
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Approximate Costs:  $1600 (Excluding Airfare).  Program Costs include local transportation, meals & lodging, and all programs & activities once in Chile. Additional costs will be incurred for any souvenirs and/or personal activities.