The Roma population of Greece experiences poverty, lack of education, unmet health needs and general discrimination. In the past, we have addressed educational and health needs. This year, we will focus on advocacy for the Roma to improve their acceptance by and integration into the larger Greek society.
Mercer students will explore various communications media and design a program for positive presentation of the Roma to the larger society. This will involve interviews with Roma and development of videos.
Being a part of this Mercer On Mission experience has shaped me in greater ways than I ever would have expected. This was my first time out of the country, and being immersed in Greek and Roma culture helped to expand my worldview and gave me a greater appreciation for other cultures.
Students are required to sign up for six hours of credit. The registrar will enroll you in courses for your program, including one class from each of the program's faculty.
