ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES

Service-Learning Project
All students are required to fulfill 35 hours in a service-learning project to marginalized people in Sydney throughout the semester. This experience is both an academic exercise and designed to foster connections to the community. Opportunities for placement include inner-city youth programs, homes for the physically and mentally disabled, aged-care facilities, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and evening coffee and food vans for the homeless community in Sydney. The ASC believes that the only way to effectively engage in meaningful art or ministry is by first following the example of Jesus and spending time with the those who exist outside the powerful social circles of the day.  The service experience is as an integral part of the ASC program and is as essential as any of the academic courses.

Friday Discussion Groups, Classes and Excursions
Fridays are set aside for the experiential piece of the core classes. ASC students participate in local field trips, attend discussion groups and hear special speakers. All Friday sessions are mandatory. They will be exciting and stimulating experiences. The goal of the Friday discussions and excursions is to help students view aspects of Australian culture which they may not engage with on their own. 

Travel
ASC students travel to the following places:

• The Australian capitol city of Canberra (two days) in order to engage in foreign affairs and policies, as well as public service officers from a number of countries.  
• The Central Coast of New South Wales, Gosford (four days) in order to interact with Aboriginal traditions firsthand.
• The Outback (four days) in order to connect with Australian land and environment.
• Auckland, New Zealand (one week) in order to broaden awareness of indigenous people, especially the Maori people.

All travel is subject to change, based upon safety considerations and course modifications.

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