The 5 Dimensions
of Experiential Education
Though the college maintains it's own official
definition of the 5 dimensions, i thought it a good idea to
enumerate some of the experiences i've had that i feel contribute to these
5 areas within myself. In no particular order, they are:
- Lifelong Learning
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- Attended high school at KAMSC
- Took classes at KVCC during high school
- Took classes at WMU during high school
- Pursuing a dual-major degree at Kalamazoo
College
- Career Readiness
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- Began working at Bayside Wharf Restaurant at 15
- Worked at Serafino's Party Store until 17
- Worked for City of Kalamazoo, summer of '96
- An ongoing internship with I/NET of Kalamazoo
- Social Responsibility
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- Volunteered at recycling center in high school
- Mentorship at non-profit Cable Access Center
- Work with underpriviledged youth for City of Kalamazoo
- Intercultural Understanding
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- Work with inner-city youth for City of Kalamazoo
- One and a half years of Tae Kwon Do
- Planning a study abroad experience in Kenya
- Leadership
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- self-guided web design for K college
- self-guided overhaul of www.datawise.net
- instructing children for City of Kalamazoo
- Provided instruction in the Kalamazoo College Writing Center