Since 2009, Mercer On Mission in Greece has worked with local nonprofits to address the needs of the impoverished Roma people. Although they are Greek citizens, the Roma face discrimination and exclusion. Most live in poor conditions with no electricity, running water or public services. Illiteracy, unemployment and poor health plague them. Education is the key to their socioeconomic improvement, so we work with local teachers to improve educational success for Roma children.
Mercer students will work with audio recordings of the spoken Romani language. Students will also enlarge the current glossary of Romani-Greek words and phrases. Students will assist community center workers in implementing educational activities for the Roma children.
It is safe to say that this trip has completely changed my life and has given me experiences and friends I will be forever grateful for. There are not words to accurately describe what this has done for me and how it has changed me.
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.
