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“Each time we host students from NTC, it has enriched our lives in ways we never expected. Each and every student has touched our hearts.”

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“Each time we host students from NTC, it has enriched our lives in ways we never expected. Each and every student has touched our hearts.”

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-Host family

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■ Strong support staff
■ Year long cultural orientation
■ Strong relationship with local community

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■ Year long cultural orientation
■ Connect with local professionals

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■ Commuity Spirit!
■ In 2009-2010, more than 118 international students and professionals representing 32 countries were involved in the program with 280 local residents, and 45 local organizations

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■ Personal Marketing Strategy
■ International Students informed at orientation
■ Online Volunteer Network

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■ Common Interest
■ Online Membership:
As a member you are plugged into an international network of like-minded people, with staff on the ground in 60+ countries ready to offer local advice and support.

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World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

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■ A worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community.

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Las Pintas Project at Johnson County Community College

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Las Pintas Project at Johnson County Community College

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Las Pintas Project: Service Learning in Mexico

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JCCC's international service learning project is based in Santa Rosa, a village inside the larger town of Las Pintas, Mexico. Begun in 1998, the Las Pintas Project has three goals: * To help the community center and the people of Santa Rosa; * To immerse JCCC students and staff in a meaningful service project; * To enhance the service-learning program with an international and intercultural component.

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■ Enhance the classroom-based education of students through hands-on experience with the causes of and possible solutions to poverty and disease in the developing world.

■ Provide medical, dental, and educational services to an impoverished community.
■ Work with community members to enhance their knowledge, determination, and ability to work within their community for positive change.

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“You go thinking you are going to change the world. But afterward you get home and realize that the main change is in you.” 

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“You go thinking you are going to change the world. But afterward you get home and realize that the main change is in you.” 

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-Las Pintas Project Participant

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■ To educate and train international students to become globally competent and compassionate world citizens

■ To increase exposure to and engagement in the world through interactions with international students and visitors in a positive setting.

■ To build understanding and respect among all peoples, and develop citizen ambassadors for the global community in Wausau and abroad.