Summer Projects

The summer service project is an opportunity for Scholars to challenge their assumptions, reflect on their own understanding of service, and develop intercultural competencies by partnering with a community organization for eight weeks during the summer following their sophomore year.

During the academic year, sophomore Scholars completing a summer service project must attend all of the monthly Summer Project workshops, seminars, and retreats, and submit comprehensive written proposals that outline the scope and objectives of their respective work.

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Recent Summer Projects

Sharmila Adapa

Cycling Without Age - Copenhagen, Denmark

Increasing mobility for senior citizens through bike rides around cities.

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Brinda Ambal

Bhumi - Chennai, India

Supporting private school tuition scholarships to students from low-income families through a mentorship with Bring Smiles.

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Max Coppola

Graham Windham - New York, NY

Addressing the needs of youth within the foster care system in New York City. 

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Jamie Danis

The Nashville Food Project - Nashville, TN

Enhancing community garden access for New Americans. 

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Tanya Das

Aamara Biswas - Sambalpur, India

Providing business and computer training to help women living in underprivileged communities achieve financial independence.

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Patrick Dobranowski

Smart Savannahs - South Africa 

Technology based wildlife preservation in South Africa.

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Elanil Erdugrul

Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii - Honolulu, Hawaii 

Improving responses to environmentally threatened areas by creating a comprehensive database containing cultural, historical, and environmental information about significant places in Oahu. 

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Aryan Garg

EduTech Refuge - Kakuma, Kenya 

Establishing a computer lab for the Kakuma region and creating an online training system for its residents. 

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Shree Kodavatiganti

Namma Mysore Foundation -  Karnataka, India

Supporting cultural preservation and environmental awareness initiatives by utilizing project management skills. 

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Aaron Li

Building Beats - Brooklyn NY

Connecting underserved students to music education through the creation of a student-friendly course portal. 

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