Poverty Simulation
Event Summary: Students participate in a simulation to experience poverty. At this event, the students will take on the identity and work together with their family to live a month in poverty. The Simulated "community" is a large room in the student union. Family units and neighbors' "homes" are chairs in the center. The services they need like banks, schools and grocery stores are tables that line the perimeter of the room. In addition to the simulation experience, there will be a group discussion reflecting on the student experience, as well as how BCHS professions make a difference in people's lives.
Registration Information: Students may be in a class that is participating in this activity. Consult with your instructor. If not, students can register by emailing Dr. Adam Hege at hegeba@appstate.edu .
Activity Schedule:
*All take place in Parkway Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union.
Fall Semester 2024
Monday, September 30th, 3:30 - 8pm
Tuesday, October 22nd, 3:30 - 8 pm
Spring Semester 2025
TBA
For additional information, contact: Dr. Adam Hege hegeba@appstate.edu.