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 Last weekend, I attended the International Student Leadership Conference at James Madison University. The topic of the conference was ethical decision making, something I always strive to do in my personal life and find extremely important to continue in the workplace. We … Continue reading →

The SEEDS project trip to Louisiana really helped me to understand what service learning is. I was surrounded by a group of peers who actively engage the communities we entered in order to understand the underlying issues affecting their communities. … Continue reading →

My Benefits from Participating in the SEEDS Trip to Louisiana Julian Butler My experience with SEEDS was both enlightening and empowering in the service that our group was able to provide as well as the learning opportunities planned for us. … Continue reading →

SEEDS (Students Engaging in, and Enacting a Dialogue on Service) is an organization that aims to do more than just volunteering. It focuses on building relationships; gaining knowledge; instating solidarity; and bringing experiences back to the University of Richmond. The … Continue reading →

Participating in the SEEDS West Virginia trip has taught me much about the power of a strong, supportive community. McDowell County is the poorest county in West Virginia–plagued by drug abuse, heavy flooding, poor health, and abandoned buildings. However, in … Continue reading →

This was my first time attending the International Student Leadership Conference. It was hosted by James Madison University located in Harrisonburg, VA. I was ecstatic to see a large number of students from different universities. Upon arrival, we were given … Continue reading →

The International Student Leadership Conference was a unique opportunity for me to learn some new leadership skills. The workshops I attended taught me how important it is to realize the contribution of different personalities within a group. Moreover, we had … Continue reading →

The International Student Leadership Conference was held at the James Madison University. This year, the main focus of the conference was “Passion.” At the conference, we were welcomed by host Sahir, who talked about the hardships of his life and … Continue reading →

This international student leadership conference provided me the opportunity to know people from different regions and countries. It created different events to help us get to know each other like “Give me Five”, Finding the Family, and posting our Dreams. … Continue reading →

ECAASU 2014: Mission Ignition-Champion Your Cause  The theme of this year’s ECAASU conference is “Mission Ignition-Champion Your Cause.” This was a momentous event as this was the first intercollegiate conference ever held in the history of ECAASU since its creation … Continue reading →