Part of New York City
Diving into New York City is one of the best parts of the Arches! You’ll get to know your peers that first week through team-building activities off-site at an outdoor adventure camp and fun excursions into the city. Throughout the year, classes and special events often take place off campus, where you’ll be encouraged to learn about and meet people from a variety of social, economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Some past events include:
- Visits to museums and other local art institutions
- Tours of New York City historical landmarks
- Concerts and performances at Lincoln Center
- Ice skating in Bryant Park
Serve
A great way to live what you’re learning in the classroom and really make a difference is through community-engaged learning experiences. You'll get to reflect upon your own beliefs and philosophies, which makes for meaningful discussion with peers and professors. Some past service projects include:
- Volunteering at local soup kitchens and food pantries
- Working at senior centers
- Working with at-risk youth
- Cleaning up local parks
- Renovating religious community centers
Hear from our students
In their own words, Arches freshmen share what they learned in the program.
Arches Experiences
