Funding for the Black Scholars Matter (BSM) Cultural Immersion Study-Away Travel Series will support scholars as they participate in experiential learning activities and travel to a series of cultural centers and museums in Los Angeles, (California African American Museum - CAAM), San Francisco (Museum of the African Diaspora), South Carolina (International African American Museum) and Washington D.C. (The National Museum of African American History and Culture - NMAAHC).
Students will participate in immersive tours at each site, which are considered high-impact educational practices. The active engagement, intentional dialogue and research conducted at the museums will assist scholars in broadening their perspectives and heightening their awareness of the rich contributions of African American/Black history and culture. Students will develop a more nuanced understanding of their own cultural heritage, of different people/culture, as well as learn valuable skills and knowledge they can apply in their educational journey and in the workplace.
Studying away can be a life-changing, transformative experience – one that expands cultural awareness, increased self-efficacy, and the development of life-long skills, including resilience, creativity and enhanced personal and professional growth.
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