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YHC students and staff gather with members
of the Heifer Ranch staff.
In addition to learning about Heifer’s
model for developing programs to end
poverty and hunger through sustainable
means, students also met regularly for
team-building and problem-solving
exercises. The group also spent time
completing service projects on Heifer
Ranch, carrying out tasks like feeding
animals, tending the garden and assisting
with other general maintenance.
“Not only were students able to hear
real facts about poverty and hunger, but
they also experienced firsthand what
some individuals have to go through on
a daily basis to survive,” said Director
of Campus Activities
Rouseline Emmanuel. “I
don’t think our students
will ever forget their
experience at Heifer
Ranch, and will think
twice about food waste
in particular.”
As part of the interactive learning program, the group
spent 24 hours in Heifer Ranch’s Global Village living in
one of seven Third World representative sites. The exercise
allowed students to learn about living conditions in Third
World countries, as well as how to cope with available
resources.
“I was so excited to come back and share my experience
with friends and family,” said freshman Andrea Simmonds,
of Suches. “My life has been greatly enriched through this
experience and has caused me to develop a
deeper respect and love for people.”
Left: YHC student Tanner Pettit learns how to use
the foot pump on a well.
Below: Heifer Ranch’s Global Village features
seven Third World representative sites, including a
slum, pictured here.
On Campus
The mission of global
nonprofit organization
Heifer International is to
work with communities to
end hunger and poverty and
care for the earth. Heifer
Ranch offers experiential,
hands-on, interactive
learning programs,
complete with gardens and
animals, including water
buffalo, camels, pigs, goats
and more.
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