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.
Student Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight
Antioch students bring new ideas & vitality to our co-op partners, powering programs and special projects through directed full-time work and research across 15 key industries & communities of practice.
Culture, Power & Change
ScreenshotPictured above: Lark wears a For Everyone Collective "Abolition is Creative: 420 Edition Tee" that shows a police car being overgrown by cannabis plants, with the words "Decriminalize. Decarcerate. Repair."After
https://martindeporres.org/ I am currently volunteering at Martin de Porres House of Hospitality, in San Francisco, California. I am surrounded by kind people, and thriving nature like I’ve never experienced before. Martin’s
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
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
Interdisciplinary Arts & Creative Practice
If you’ve never heard of “Ashe Cultural Center” take the chance to explore the vibrant website (https://www.ashenola.org/) that reflects their mission statement; “Ashé is a profound testament to the resistance,
~Perspective~ When my mentor, Jennifer Sharp, asked me "what are you expecting to get out of your co-op experience?" The one word that came to mind is perspective. I want to
The words appear stark against the old wall, somewhere between a whisper and a shout. It is one of many phrases scrawled upon hallways and pillars. Some have clear intentions
When I thought of working for my aunt with her photography business, I thought it was a perfect idea. I liked taking pictures of nature and I believed it would
Global Studies & Engagement
I cannot believe it has been 3 years. Three years since I first walked onto campus as a bushy-eyed freshman ready to take over. I was determined to travel and
What lingers as the most dominant element of my time at Mount Totumas is air. Centered between the great oceans of the east and the west and playing host
Sitting outside watching groups of people walk past me is a particularly calming activity. Some stop to take pictures of the massive archway that marks the next part of Old
For this winter co-op, I was able to continue with a small but significant part of my life goals. I came to Mexico City—and traveled to other parts of Mexico—to
Social Enterprise & Social Innovation
This semester, I felt this once in a lifetime opportunity was proposing itself to me. I am a single mother, and my daughter is currently in pre-school. I’ve spent the
Co-Ops can take you long and far. For my first year, it led me back to a place I had grown quite fond of over the Fall and Winter terms,
When my co-op term was coming around, I never thought that i would be working as a housekeeper, at Mills Park Hotel, in the same town I go to college
My first co-op has been interesting like almost everyone else's this term. At first, I was going to work for my town's convention center but, well, quarantine wasn't having that.
Sustainability, Ecology & the Environment
During the winter term, I have been in a local co-op at the BIPOC Food & Farm Network (BFFN), as part of the Miller Fellowship Program. In this role, I
My summer as a Conservation Corps Crew Lead with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) was a transformative experience. It was a stark departure from my urban upbringing and a
[caption id="attachment_13641" align="alignright" width="190"] Another one of the employees, Abby, holding Ari, my favorite owl. Ari is a barred owl and was raised by humans, so he is very friendly.[/caption] [caption
[caption id="attachment_16043" align="alignleft" width="225"] The sky on a stormy day over the Home Farm.[/caption] I'm not too big on travelling. For most of my life, the farthest I'd ever been from
Psychology, Mindfulness & Wellness
Meraki. It means to do something with soul, creativity and love. I fully believe that the volunteers, House Responsibles, office staff and the residents of Estia Agios Nikolaos do just that. They
I have been working closely with the Wellness Center at CASA (Children’s After School Arts) in San Francisco and honestly it’s a dream. The Wellness Center provides a therapeutic space,
Legend holds that an Antiochian can be parachuted anywhere, and they’ll find a job, a place to live, and some friends within three days… The Co-Op Interview Project provides a chance
For the past month and a half and for the duration of the spring semester, I have been working at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills for my first Antioch College co-op.