At a Crossroads: Pakistani College Students’ Perspectives on Service and Service-Learning

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With its large youth population, high unemployment, and limited educational opportunities, Pakistan is at a crossroads. Service-learning is a new concept in Pakistan, and several universities have begun to incorporate service into their curricula—with varying degrees of success—as a means for bridging academia with pressing community concerns. This qualitative case study explored Pakistani college students’ perceptions of service and how service-learning was being developed at their university, and the challenges they had encountered. Findings revealed students’ desire for a relevant education that not only prepares them for productive careers, but also serves their communities; gaps between the realities of and aspirations for education; issues of empowerment; and the need to mitigate risks. Analysis of the findings revealed a tension—a “tragic gap” (Palmer, 2004)—between what is and what could be in relation to service-learning and civic engagement in Pakistan.

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Morrison, E. A. (2016). At a Crossroads: Pakistani College Students’ Perspectives on Service and Service-Learning. International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.37333/001c.29620

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