Stories of Arrival and Belonging
Summer 2027
Come to Washington, DC and discover corners of the city you never knew existed! Cities
are constantly shaped and reshaped by the stories and experiences of new arrivals,
as much as by the claims and histories of those who have been there. And Washington,
DC is no exception. In this three-week program, we will explore stories of identity,
belonging, and community building amidst the diverse communities in and around our
nation’s capital. We will learn how the city’s identity as a center of Black political
power in the late 20th century—the first majority-Black major U.S. city—has been transformed
through immigration and gentrification. We’ll meet with organizers in immigrant communities
who are advocating for services and the right to belong. We will volunteer with community-based
organizations building capacity in lower-income communities by meeting social and
emotional needs through gardening, youth programming, and medical services. We will
encounter spaces and places of public storytelling: theater productions, poetry workshops,
murals, local filmmaking, and oral histories. And we’ll try our hand at telling our
own stories of arrival and belonging. Outside of the monuments and the federal buildings
in DC lies a city of remarkable diversity, unfathomable contrasts, and amazing cultural
life. Come along to get to know a side of DC you’ve never seen before!
Ann Butwell, Washington Semester
Marti Eads, Language & Literature
Bryce Van Vleet, Psychology
Dates
May 10-28, 2027
Estimated Cost
$3,200 includes Tuition, Meals & Lodging
Course Title
ICSSC 201 Intercultural Engagement: Stories of arrival and belonging 3 SH
Enrollment
15 students
Immunizations
- Routine – as required for 91´óÉñ enrollment.
- Influenza and annually, or as recommended.
Immunizations and prescriptions may be obtained at 91´óÉñ Health Services by appointment.
Immunizations may also be obtained from your local health department or primary care
provider.
