Why is there a Service-Learning requirement for N.U.in students?

The goal of the Global Experience course and Service-Learning requirement is to help N.U.in students prepare for, gain from, and reflect upon their term abroad as a profound global experience. By actively engaging in the local community, students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the local language, history, and culture. Many students who visit a Service-Learning site regularly find that they build relationships with the local people they work alongside.