Support Felt ‘Round the World

Kristi HaasMany college students use their summer break as just that—a break—a time to relax, go home to family, and maybe even earn some extra money.

But junior Kristi Haas has taken a break from the ordinary, choosing instead to spend her summers in service through the Center for Social Concerns (CSC).

This past summer, Haas served in El Salvador through the CSC’s International Summer Service Learning Program. She says the most exciting part for her was living with a native family, sharing their daily lives.

Of course, she misses her own family quite a bit when she’s away, but service is extremely important to Haas, both as a Catholic and as a student.

“It’s hard, but it’s definitely a crucial part of my learning,” says Haas, who majors in the Program of Liberal Studies with a minor in peace studies. “If I didn’t gain the skills to learn outside the classroom and learn about people with different cultures and different beliefs, my education wouldn’t really be complete.”

“I have grown so much through these service projects,” she says. “I am learning about my faith not just through my academics, but also in seeing how action, liturgy, and community come together to form us into the people God wants us to be.”

Your support provides funding for programs like the CSC’s International Summer Service Learning Program – and gives students like Haas the opportunity to learn some of life’s greatest lessons.