Domestic Experiential Courses
Leading a Life of Meaning: Liberal Learning & You
In this experiential course, you will explore a fundamental concern: How do I live a life of meaning? Students will read thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Plutarch, and Cicero to Victor Frankl, Toni Morrison, and Wendell Berry—and will bring to bear their own life experiences—to understand concepts of love, friendship, work, community and identity in relation to living an examined life. These studies will be expanded through practical experiences of service work, meditation and film to create a vital SCETL intellectual community. This course fulfills the Gold HUAD requirement.
When: March 9–14, 2025
Where: Chapel Rock Camp, Prescott, AZ
Cost: $150
Shakespeare's Leadership Lessons
Conquer your fear of Shakespeare! Travel to Prescott, AZ, to read, perform, and discuss Shakespeare’s oh-so-relevant lessons for 21st-century leadership through three classic plays over seven days with two nationally acclaimed leadership experts. Read, perform, debate Shakespeare's lessons for 21st-century leadership through three plays over seven days. Study Henry V in preparation for a five-day faculty-student retreat where you will explore the Tragedy of Macbeth and The Tempest in the pines, on hiking trails and over meals in Prescott, Arizona. This is boot camp the Bard’s way!
Where: Pinerock Camp, Prescott, AZ
Cost: $150
Spring breakers take inventory of life, love and leadership
For students across the country, spring break is an opportunity to reset mid-semester and let loose from school. But for 18 Arizona State University students, the week break in March was a chance to reflect on larger-than-life questions and to engage in activities to achieve a fulfilled life experience.
"I am not someone who is incredibly literate when it comes to Shakespeare so I was initially opposed to it... I did it regardless and I'm so glad that I did! It was the best experience."
- Ariana A., CEL minor