ABSTRACT
College as a developmental endeavor is supported by decades of research and scholarship. High-impact practices provide a range of opportunities for young men to participate in learning environments that allow men to engage within and beyond the classroom in meaningful and substantive ways. Young men often view the internship as a necessary transitory step between school and work. For many majors, it is a key co-curricular component recommended or required as part of the students' academic plan. For many decades, the university has served – in part – as a training ground for young men to enter the workforce. Community-based service is a familiar concept to most college-bound young men, as it is becoming more and more commonplace for high schools to require it for graduation and universities to require it for admission. International education has long played a part in the undergraduate experience, providing an opportunity to potentially have a transformative experience.
