Cross Cultural Leadership Program
The ILS Cross Cultural Leadership Program is an extraordinary opportunity for you to immerse yourself in a lively Latinx community this summer!
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Open to all First Years, Sophomores, Juniors, and rising Seniors in all majors and departments. First priority for placements goes to Latino Studies Supplementary Majors and minors.
Participation in CCLP is offered at no cost to ND undergraduate students looking to increase their understanding and engagement in Latinx populations.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
June 1-July 29th Program Details
CCLP Chicago, Los Angeles, & Washington D.C.
- 8-week immersion placement in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, June 1-Friday, July 29th, 2022
- 3 credits towards Latino Studies course (course credits applied in Fall 2022)
- Stipend of $1200 & housing in vibrant Latino community
- Round-trip flight arrangements
- Opportunity to build community with fellow ND interns
- Weekly meet-ups with ND professor virtually and/or in person
- Social activities with young ND alumni mentor
- Scholarly and community engagement activities
- Networking opportunities and cultural events
- All Cross Cultural Leadership Programs this summer are offered at no cost to ND students
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Program (CCLP) connects students with summer internship opportunities in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The site matching process is a rolling process, so please apply early for a better chance at your preferred site.
For additional information and participating organizations in each city, visit the list of partners.
View this past year's placements.
Academic Requirements
- Attend three orientation sessions in the spring semester prior to summer service learning course.
- Register for a three-credit course. Credit is granted in the fall following completion of the summer service learning course. For students studying abroad in the fall, credit will be conferred in the spring.
- Read all course books and course packet articles.
- Keep a journal.
- Participate in class sessions with professor and other students.
- Write synthesis paper at the end of the course.
- Final presentation of your experience at end of summer service learning course to other students, faculty, community members, and alumni of Notre Dame.
- Participate in all follow up activities in fall following summer service learning course such as exit interview, video, and open house for future potential applicants.
Student Spotlights
"As a child, I served as an interpreter and navigator for my family. Working at Taller de Jose in Chicago as a 'compañera,' I related to my clients who needed someone to help them access healthcare and disability resources. I attended to the immediate needs of walk-in clients, reviewed grant narratives, connected people with Catholic Charities. The Resurrection Project and other agencies across the city, accompanied clients to the hospital, and provided support by being a good listener and communicator. The optimism and hopeful nature of the Mexican American community in Chicago inspired me. Mexican Americans show us their strength and perseverance generation after generation.”
Iesha Magallanes '20
Chicago • Taller de José
Computer Science and Design Major
Special Thanks to ....
• Arthur and Joanne Velasquez for their generous endowment in support of the CCLP Chicago site.
• The Notre Dame Club of Los Angeles for being a generous supporter of the CCLP Los Angeles site through annual endowment contributions raised at club events.
