Living Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities, open to all students, are taking shape for the 2010-11 academic year: Global Connections and Walking Disciples.

Community members reside in Elmwood residence hall and share a common academic course or area of interest that links their lives in the dorms with their learning experiences in the classroom and around campus. Students in the communities are part of strong support systems that serve them throughout their academic and professional careers.

What are the benefits?

Students who live in communities will:

• have a network of friends
• build a sense of community on the hall and at EMU
• meet others with similar experiences and common goals
• easily find help and encouragement
• transform their dorm into an active, supportive and exciting place to live and learn
• maximize their academic experience with lots of faculty/staff/community interaction

Global Connections community

This community is an opportunity for American students to live and study with fellow students from around the world. Returning students will serve as mentors and help stand in the gap between different cultures. Interested students should have studied or lived abroad (third culture kids!) or be students new to the U.S. and American culture. Programs and activities will emphasize cross-cultural interaction intellectually and socially. Note: International students will find the opportunity to enhance their English skills invaluable.

Global Connections, a one-credit course offered fall semester, is required for community members. It engages students in critical thought and discussion of cultural and international issues. Class activities foster both critical thinking about cultural issues and positive cross-cultural relationships.

Walking Disciples community

This community is focused on faith, and enables students to fully share their faith with others, focus on Jesus’ teachings, and live with others who also want to be encouraged and challenged to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

Walking Disciples is designed to build relationships, create space for discussing issues of faith, and encourage support of one another in prayer. Students in this community strive to reflect Christ in their works and actions.

Application info

Submit the LLC application to Eric Codding, director of residence life, by June 18. Contact Eric at with questions.