Immersion Proposal

Student Name:

What group from the spectrum of diversity do you plan to immerse yourself in? (remember, you must have no previous direct contact with members of this group)

5pts

Why did you choose this group to immerse yourself in? Explain with detail.

10pts

What is your immersion plan? (100 words minimum)

15pts

What are the special considerations that you will need to be aware of for this immersion experience? How will you adhere to each special consideration? Please include appropriate behavior/etiquette, way of dress, and respect.

15pts

How do you know what the special considerations are?

10pts

What do you hope to learn and gain from this immersion experience? Be specific regarding the group you have chosen and how the experience could benefit you personally.

15pts

Discuss your anticipation of the experience. Are you nervous about anything? Why or why not?

10pts

Think very candidly. Do you have any pre-conceived notions about the group of people you are going to immerse yourself in? If so, what are they? What are the stereotypes that you have heard about this group of people?

10pts

Using the information you have written in your proposal, please create one SMART goal with three objectives.