On-Site Training: After committing to the program, college students are trained so they are able to tutor elderly students more efficiently. After attending an orientation on-campus, students will train at their respective worksites before they begin tutoring. The student is required to tutor two-hours each week for the duration of the program (with the exception of Summer Session 2--see above). Although class requirements may vary, students also have to write a weekly journal and a final reflection paper.

Tutoring Sessions: The college student will help elders improve their reading, writing and communication skills as well as prepare them for their naturalization examination. Materials for studying English as a second language and the naturalization exam will be provided at each site. However, participants are asked to contribute to each session with their initiative and creativity.

Reflection Workshop: Midway through the program*, participants are required to participate in a reflection workshop where they discuss their experiences and prepare to write their final paper. The reflection workshop gives participants an opportunity to hear from their fellow tutors and may assist in the writing of the final paper.

(*Summer Sessions: the Reflection Workshop is scheduled at the end of the program.)

For more details regarding the content of your final paper please talk to your professor or campus coordinator.