Postgraduates Investigate Service Possibilities at PAC Event
The College of the Holy Cross recently hosted its annual Co-Curricular Fair, an event that provided unlimited ways for students to develop personally and professionally. With over 100 clubs and organizations to choose from, students had the chance to connect with recruiters, alumni, and explore postgraduate experiences.
The fair was a great opportunity for admitted students from the Class of 2028, who were welcomed to Holy Cross on April 14th during Admitted Students Day. Around 500 of these students participated in the event, which showcased the college's commitment to fostering a tight-knit community.
Some of the organizations present at the fair, such as the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC), offer stipends or living allowances for participants. JVC maintains core values of community, social and ecological justice, simple living, and spirituality/reflection. Members can volunteer in areas like public health, education, youth services, and food security.
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers were also present, offering benefits like a living allowance, health insurance, and student loan forbearance. Other organizations focused on promoting sustainability and environmental justice, criminal justice reform, education, and gender equality.
The service-based organizations present at the fair offer students the ability to uplift others for a summer, a year, or a couple of years. The fair was open to all class years, providing an opportunity for students to start exploring possible career paths.
In addition to the Co-Curricular Fair, Holy Cross also offers students opportunities to study abroad. The Study Abroad Expo, held on Monday, September 9, invited students to explore study abroad opportunities set up in the Hogan Ballroom.
Furthermore, a Postgraduate Service Fair was held at Holy Cross on Oct. 25, offering students opportunities to explore service-based organizations. Owen Whaley '24 spoke to recruiters from the Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame, a program that allows serving as a teacher in an under-resourced Catholic school for two years while earning a cost-free Master's of Education.
The College of the Holy Cross's Co-Curricular Fair and other events are testaments to the college's dedication to providing students with a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom. These opportunities allow students to grow not only academically but also personally and professionally, making them well-equipped for the future.
