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Trip Reflections

These are the reflections of Alma College students reaching out to the people of low income and homeless in Jacksonville, Fla., through The Urban Mission Experience during Winter Term break Feb. 25-March 4. Alma's students stay in newly constructed dorm rooms and use the church as a base of operations to move into the community to experience urban missions.

Tuesday, Feb. 28
Reflections of the Alma College alternative break to Jacksonville, Fla.

 

Alma College students report levels of educational experiences and faculty interaction that exceed the national norms by significant amounts, according to the findings of the 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement. In the 2006 study, Alma students reported a level of interaction with faculty that ranked among the top five percent in the nation.

 

Student Profile

Terra Teague

Terra Teague
Graduation: 2008
Major: Business Administration
From: Monroe
Interests: Business Simulations, Athletics

Terra’s Spring Term experience in China is a tremendous help understanding the relationship the U.S. has with one of its largest trading partners. The business administration major from Monroe has seen first hand the economic effects on southeast Michigan of low-cost imports and Chinese monetary policies.