Casa Bayanihan is a semester-long, alternative study abroad program that offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the reality of the Philippines. The program is rooted in four components, or pillars: accompaniment, academics, community, and spirituality. Beginning with sustained accompaniment of the poor, Casa Bayanihan integrates praxis experience with rigorous academic reflection, and supports this reflection through a carefully structured web of spiritual and communal support. This then facilitates the transformation needed to develop a "well-educated solidarity."
A significant aspect of your Casa experience will include field placement or what we refer to as praxis site. In the praxis site, you will be placed within a small community where you will accompany and develop unique relationships with the local Filipino people. Learning amidst the gritty reality of these poor communities will be one of the most important aspects of your immersion experience.
For more information, please contact Fr. Mark Ravizza, SJ at mravizza@usfca.edu or Heidi Kallen, at hkallen@usfca.edu, or email um@usfca.edu.
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Teresa Cariño, USF class of 2013, reflects on her experience here.
For more information, check out the Official Casa Bayanihan website: Santa Clara University-Casa Bayanihan
