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Mike Land

Mike Land

A former newspaper reporter who now directs the Community Service Learning Program at Assumption College in Worcester, MA, Mike Land has written about service and other topics in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Follow Mike’s adventures as he travels and volunteers across the United States.
February 22, 2015

Seal of Approval

Seal of Approval
How to make the most of service learning trips.
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July 2, 2014

Crisis of Faith in One's Self

Guadalupe River at Mo Ranch, the retreat centre.
Thirty-three years ago, Mike was filled with doubt as he set out to volunteer. All that has changed.
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August 15, 2014

The Vulnerability Trip

The Vulnerability Trip
Travelling on the kindness of strangers.
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July 10, 2014

Volunteering by Word of Mouth

Mike holds a green sea turtle at the Animal Rescue Keep.
After trying to set up volunteer positions across America with little response, Mike develops a new strategy.
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July 1, 2014

2,400 Kilometres in 98 Hours

With limited time, Mike stops his car briefly in front of the Vermillion Cliffs in Arizona.
Mike discovers that travel is about the people, not the tourist destinations.
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June 4, 2014

Barriers to Connecting

Kaya and Khari in New Orleans
Mike pushes beyond his comfort zone to make a difference.
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May 29, 2014

Volunteering "Abroad" in the USA

United Saints volunteers complete work on a house in New Orleans.
Mike sets out on his journey to meet angels working in America.
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