Antioch College students spend up to a 1/3rd of their undergraduate experience in the real world—testing concepts and applying theory from the classroom while reflecting on what it means to lead an impactful life.
Welcome to the Antioch College journal of social practice and professional engagement, where we share student stories from the field and highlight the changing nature of work in local and global communities.
Faculty Spotlights
Kerri Shaw has always had a strong orientation toward community and relational work. That thread runs through her career in
For Allie McCarty, the path to teaching Spanish began with a childhood curiosity instilled by her parents. "Since I was
Jacqueline Gaines, is an Assistant Professor of Cooperative Education and an Ohio-licensed attorney with over 20 years of experience. For
Dr. Jennifer Grubbs, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Prison Justice Initiative convener at Antioch College, has recently complete her first,
Culture, Power & Change
Howdy, my name is Ciara and I had the incredible opportunity to serve immigrants and refugees at Casa Juan Diego as a Catholic Worker Volunteer. Casa Juan Diego was founded
For my first co-op as an Antioch student, I am currently co-oping at Yellow Spring Home, Inc. Home, Inc. is a non-profit organization for local affordable housing in Yellow Springs
For my first co-op of my study sequence, I chose to continue with the job I've had since enrolling- working on the Antioch Farm under Bruce Linebaugh. From the first
The Coretta Scott King Center is a space on the Antioch College campus for the promotion of teaching, discussion, and action for social justice. This mission is carried out through
Interdisciplinary Arts & Creative Practice
What is SFMT? Summer of 2024 I interned at the San Francisco Mime Troupe (SFMT), a touring company, performing political comedy musical theater. The SFMT website shares the mission of SFMT
This fall, I had the incredible opportunity to work as a project manager at Peace and Love Studios in Houston, TX, where I dove deep into the Sensory Code curriculum.
My experience at the Santa Fe Playhouse has been incredible. The theater is currently in its off season, which means that my job has mainly been working in capital improvements.
Hello there! My name is Maria N. Ramirez and in the Fall of 2022, I was a Wellness Intern at CASA (Children’s After School Arts) in San Francisco, California. So
Global Studies & Engagement
Howdy, my name is Ciara and I had the incredible opportunity to serve immigrants and refugees at Casa Juan Diego as a Catholic Worker Volunteer. Casa Juan Diego was founded
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UPSE in Spanish stands for ‘Unidad de Prestación de Servicios Ejidales’ which translates to Unit for the Provision of Ejido Services. Ejijo, in this context, means land that is used
[caption id="attachment_16764" align="alignleft" width="300"] Medlefors[/caption] I am soon closing out my co-op in Skellefteå at Medlefors. Medlefors is a Folk Highschool that focuses on continued education in adulthood. The school has
G'day from Melbourne, Australia! My path to an Environmental Science degree at Antioch has led me on an incredible journey to "the land down under", where I'm currently participating in
Social Enterprise & Social Innovation
While the village of Yellow Springs has a beautiful selection of small business shops for residents and visitors to buy from, these shops are not always affordable, especially for a
The summer before the start of my first year of college, I served at Rural Action through AmeriCorps in their Environmental Education branch. I felt like it was a great
Antioch College is proud to have implemented a vibrant Permaculture Design Certificate Course in collaboration with the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) in July 2023. Held on the Antioch college Farm,
The sweet scents of vanilla, honey, and lavender drift back and forth, mixing with the hot air of the kitchen. I take in the pleasant aromas of my creation, and
Sustainability, Ecology & the Environment
Go outside and find something small and beautiful and look at it. It doesn't have to be lichen. It could be a wet mat of feathery green moss, or dew
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The land stewards of Glen Helen strive to maintain and enhance the natural beauty and biodiversity of the preserve for future generations. Some of their stewardship goals are to preserve
UPSE in Spanish stands for ‘Unidad de Prestación de Servicios Ejidales’ which translates to Unit for the Provision of Ejido Services. Ejijo, in this context, means land that is used
Psychology, Mindfulness & Wellness
Camphill is a global Initiative of interconnected communities made up of people with and without cognitive and physical disabilities striving to better each other. Camphill was founded in
"At Rocking Horse Community Health Center we provide complete health and wellness services to take care of you, your family and everyone in our community. We offer medical, dental, behavioral
When I heard about Camphill I thought, "A community for people with disabilities, I could definitely use an experience like that." I was so under prepared for what I signed
What is Martins?Martin de Porres House of Hospitality, affectionately known as Martins, is a Free Restaurant, serving soup for anyone and everyone Monday - Saturday from 1-2pm. Martins was inspired