Socials
One of the favorite features of the Learning Community are the monthly socials or in-class activities. Monthly socials are designed specifically with the students in mind. They allow the students to interact with each other, along with their mentors and professors in a setting out the typical classroom structure. The students are encouraged to mingle with the various groups while enjoying a delicious meal and participating in extra-curricular activities such as: ice-breakers, guest speakers, thought provoking documentaries which are all designed to stimulate critical thinking and intellectual conversation. Students are often encouraged to work together in both large and smaller group settings. Additionally, once a year, the student has hte unique opportunity to attend a carefully planned field trip that is specifically designed to further the students' linked course learning. Past trips included The Art Institute of Chicago, Pullman Neighborhoods Tour and The Chicago History Museum. The specific trip givse students the opportunity to take their in-class discussion to another level. When asked in a survey, most studnets agreed that the social was relatable to their linked course. During these trips, students are encouraged to participate in a range of activities such as ascavenger hunts, essay writing and journaling. Some students responses to the trips have been:
"It allowed us to see how our class material applieas to my class and the real world."
"It was great that we were able to take our learning outside of the classroom."
"It was nice to have an opportunity to talk to our instructors outside the typical classroom."
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