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Emily Breen Shares 7 Tips for Successful Service Learning

7 service learning secrets

"Enjoy what you are doing, and find the value in it. Remember that you are helping others, and they are helping you."

You may enroll in a service-learning class for various reasons – whether you’re major requires it, you need it to graduate, or your professor just happens to be passionate about service. Whatever the case may be, service-learning is one of Northeastern’s best assets and it is truly an invaluable experience. Read S-L student and Street Team member, Emily Breen’s seven service-learning secrets here.

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