Program Evaluation:

Strenths

Thoughtful and careful relationship development with the local community...

• Live Learning seeks out community members to determine what projects are needed
• There is a good exchange of Ideas between Live Learning and local organizations
• The partnership is the primary concern with every step taken
• Live Learning is very careful not to impose cultural values

• Appropriate focus on student/participant experience guides program structure
• Local community members and organizations help create in-country projects
• Facilitators remain flexible throughout the programs to ensure best possible experience
• Administrative details and logistics are very thorough. The following details are provided
  • Pre-trip logistical information
  • Information needed to book airfare/travel
  • Information regarded travel visas
  • Packing List
  • Information packet on health and safety
  • In-country travel
  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Afternoon/evening activities
  • Overall itinerary/schedule

• Program expenses cover only necessary costs, and have a direct positive impact on the local community
• Facilitators have wealth of knowledge surrounding service-learning, in-country travel, and local culture

• Projects are still being developed to address the community needs

• Formal strategic plan to address needs of local community is still in progress

• Sustainability of relationship is currently dependent on Live Learning's limited staff

• Cultural exchange needs to include more sharing of U.S. culture, or that of the Live Learning participants

• Remote location can create travel difficulties