Service learning enables students can see the link between theory and practice, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and gain fluency in cross-cultural collaboration and communication.
Gallery of Service Learning Opportunities
The Program on Urban Studies is a pioneer of service learning and experiential learning initiatives that combine academic coursework with real-world urban challenges and public service.
Sustainable Cities (Offered Winter Quarter) - COURSE WEBSITE
In the past six years, over 100 Stanford University students have completed 33 projects for the Sustainable Cities class in collaboration with Bay Area non-profit organizations and government agencies, including Redwood City, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Friends of Caltrain, the San Mateo County Health Department, the City of San Jose and Resilient Oakland Initiative.
Projects include: Alternative Transportation, Energy and Waste, Healthy and Sustainable Food, Public Health, Sustainability and Urban Resilience Policy, and Youth Development. Please see below for a sample of past student projects:
International Urbanization Seminar (Offered Autumn Quarter) - COURSE WEBSITE
Urban Studies Fellowship (Summer) - WEBSITE
The Urban Studies Summer Fellowship provides undergraduates with the opportunity to complement their academic studies with a full-time, paid internship experience during the summer at an organization of their choice. Preference will be given to Urban Studies majors, but all Stanford undergraduates are eligible to apply. The fellowship placement should be with government agencies or non-profit organizations committed to public service, public policy, community development or research on urban issues. Students are expected to work on-site for a minimum of 40 hours per week for 8 weeks during the summer. Interested in applying?
Stefan Norgaard Video Reflection - Urban Studies Fellow 2014-2015 from Program on Urban Studies on Vimeo.
Stefan Norgaard, one of our 2014 Urban Studies Fellows, worked with the Global Regeneration Initiative for Neighbourhood Development (GRIND) in Johannesburg, South Africa this past summer. Stefan shares his experiences in this video reflection!