International Service Teams (IST) is a program housed in the Staley School of Leadership Studies that sends students abroad to engage in ethical service-learning work. During the summer, student-led teams work with our partners in community efforts abroad. Students gain leadership experience, become more culturally sensitive, and develop a critical understanding of global inequality.
This year we are piloting a two-week-long IST trip to Guatemala that is faculty-led from July 28 to Aug. 13. Applications are due by Feb. 7.
We are partnering with Tejiendo Futuros, a nonprofit organization that works to empower every member of the families in the Panajachel community. They aim to provide holistic education, increased food security, access to affordable medical services, support for social entrepreneurship and environmental conservation. Students will work with the organization’s school and eco-farm.
All students, including those graduating in May 2022, are eligible for this trip. All students will be required to have basic conversational Spanish. Additionally, there will be a three-credit hour leadership course the final eight weeks of the semester to prepare students for the summer experience.
IST is also hosting four other sites for 8-10 week experiences in the Dominican Republic, Kenya, South Africa, and The Gambia.
You may access the application for all sites through the International Service Team webpage. Applications are due Feb. 7. If you have any questions or would like more information about this opportunity, feel free to email intlteam@ksu.edu.
