Environmental Leadership Experience

Join the annual ELE and visit Adrian, Michigan! May 11-18, 2025

The Environmental Leadership Experience (ELE) is a 7-day experiential opportunity for Barry University students to learn about sustainable agricultural ecosystems in Adrian, Michigan. Through the lens of environmental stewardship, this once-a-year opportunity offers hands-on activities at the Adrian Dominican Motherhouse Permaculture site, with service and day trips to local points of interest. Students selected to participate in this summer experience are expected to implement a sustainability initiative here at Barry University after their time in Adrian, Michigan.

Trip Costs: Travel, Housing and Meals are covered through the generosity of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, so there is no expense for students who are accepted to participate.

Deposit: A $200.00 refundable deposit is required to hold your spot for the trip. Participants will receive their deposit back in full at the completion of the trip.

The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Spots are limited!

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 grade point average preferred
  • Must be in good academic and conduct standing with the university
  • Must have at least two semesters left at Barry
  • Must attend pre-trip meetings and post trip meetings
  • Must implement post-trip sustainability project at Barry during 2025-2026 academic year
  • Must complete the application in full

You can read about student experiences at the ELE and their reflections here.

Please follow us on Instagram @barrymco or contact Rob Roa at Ministry & Community Outreach or rroa@barry.edu

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