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A journal of social practice & professional engagement for the Antioch community

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.

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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

Hello everyone! I'm currently in the Bay Area on my co-op with the Transgender Law Center. The first week I arrived to the Bay, I got invited to attend the

CW: sexual assault The Blue Bench strives to one day live in a world without sexual assault and its repercussions.  Its name, The Blue Bench, represents Blue for sexual assault awareness

As a second-year student with an interest in immigration law, I decided to do my co-op at RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services), located in Houston,

My co-op job is in a quiet small town in Mexico called Corregidora, Queretaro. Unfortunately, the office I work in does not channel the vibes of the town. Once you

Interdisciplinary Arts & Creative Practice

For my winter co-op, I have had the opportunity to engage with artists from all over the world at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, New York.

As a first-year student with an interest in literature and the arts, I decided to do my co-op at The Kitchen, “a non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that provides innovative artists working

It's  2019, I'm in my fourth year at Antioch College and I'm on my fifth co-op in Buenos Aires Argentina working with the mujeres from Mujeres De Artes Tomar. These

My past co-op was a self-designed project that involved me working with my sister to create different art pieces to sell online and at the Yellow Springs Street Festival in

Global Studies & Engagement

I have known since I was a kid that someday I would find myself in Japan. Passion for the country, the culture, and the language began at an early age.

Where do I begin? Getting started was probably the most difficult part of the job so far.  Before arriving I already knew that part of the job was to work

The streets are filled with vendors selling beans and corn tostada, people convincing tourists to buy fake alpaca sweaters and colorful fishing pants, and the garbage of Ritz crackers, Coca-Cola,

Social Enterprise & Social Innovation

This co-op I opted to work for a local business (in Yellow Springs) called The Levinson Brothers as the Coordinator. The Levinson Brothers is a business that provides its clients

Hi all! I am currently writing you from my parent's house in Olympia, Washington, believe it or not, this is the site of my summer co-op. My parent's purchased this 3,200

Serving as a Miller Fellow, Kyna Burke '19 started her journey with Yellow Springs Home, Inc. shortly after arriving to campus. A little hesitant about the full-time job experience, Kyna

Over the past two years I have been very uncertain about what I want do with my life. A part of me wants to live life that is centered around

Sustainability, Ecology & the Environment

Glen Helen Nature Preserve was donated to Antioch College by alumnus Hugh Taylor Birch in 1929, in memory of his daughter Helen. 90 years later, it still stands as a

Currently I am a community outreach intern at the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. My employer’s mission is to bring exposure of the wonders and importance of nature to those in

For my final co-op at Antioch, I headed west to Santa Cruz, California, to work as a research assistant at UC Santa Cruz. This is an excellent final co-op for

My name is Lanique Dawson, I'm a third-year student and I'm on my second co-op as an educator at the Paraclete Center and environmental policy intern at Save the Harbor/Save

Psychology, Mindfulness & Wellness

This third co-op was a combination of website work, preparation for my 4th Spanish co-op, and a lot of reflection on my part. For starters, I had two separate jobs. One

Before my interview, I was 50% sure Camphill Kimberton was a cult. "We are a silent village, meditation is a big part of our

Imagine the cold wind on your face as you fly down the mountain, waist deep in snow with a beautiful blue sky over head. Everywhere you look is covered in

I am a second-year undergraduate student in Antioch College. I am currently doing my second internship for an organization called the Crotched Mountain Foundation. This is a non-profit organization which

Being nimble in the world requires a sense of agency and the spirit innovation,
traits developed through experience at Antioch College.