The World of Community Service
Designed for incoming freshmen from any major with an interest in community service. Through the World of Community Service, students will learn how their passion for community service can position them for success.
As a member of the World of Community Service Living-Learning Community, you will:
- Live in a residence hall with other students interested in serving the community
- Explore ways to combine your desired major with your passion for community service
- Develop essential leadership skills through active community service
- Begin developing career-related skills through résumé-writing and networking workshops
- Meet representatives from relevant student clubs and organizations
- Actively participate in L-LC events (guest speaker presentations, workshops, study groups, outings) in both the fall and spring semester
- Develop your own community service project each semester
- Take some of your classes together with other members of your L-LC
- Form study groups for your L-LC classes
- Have lunch with your professor on a regular basis
What members of Living-Learning Communities are saying:
“The best thing about being a part of a L-LC at UAlbany was living with other people who shared my interests.” -L-LC Student, Class of 2014
“Being a part of a UAlbany L-LC allowed me to get to know freshmen at a level that is unique on university campuses today.”-Hon. Joe Sheehan, L-LC professor

