Elliott Scholars Program Part 2: Talking with Patrick Eccles

Patrick Eccles, Senior Associate Director for Global Engagement Programs, who for the past 14 years has carefully maintained the GESI program’s emphasis on global social justice, building out pre-departure programs to prepare students to humbly learn from the communities they serve. The host of NU IDEAS got to chat with Eccles about the history of GESI and the impact of the Elliot Scholar program.

https://www.northwestern.edu/abroad/programs/summer-programs/northwestern-summer-programs/global-engagement-studies-institute/

Reflection Questions:

1. How does the way community is defined shape how you think about your own community?
2. Think about your own ideas around global service. How have these episodes added to or offered deeper reflection on your own views?