Asian and Pacific Islander American Rites of Passage Summer Academy
Here for applcication: /sites/default/files/mcc/apiarop_application_2017.pdf
This summer academy provides experiential and culturally specific learning activities to assist Asian and Pacific Islander American high school and middle school students in achieving success. The primary objectives are to promote and sustain cultural awareness, understand Asian and Pacific Islander American issues, increase intercultural skills, and develop personal and community empowerment skills.
What do we do?
We explore cultural history and experiences through film and facilitated field excursions.
We share family and community connections through oral history and storytelling.
We understand the importance of indigenous knowledge through the cultural protocols of Hula.
We develop leadership and communication skills through facilitated teambuilding exercises·
We prepare college portfolios that include scholarship information, application processes and essays·
When and where is APIA-ROP? August 7-18, 2017.
APIA –ROP is on the main campus of Lane Community College.
How much does APIA-ROP cost? The program is free due to generous support from Lane Community College and Island Arts.