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. Joy James at jamesjj@appstate.edu .
Activity Schedule:
Fall Semester 2023
September 12 3:30pm-8pm
September 28 3:30pm-8pm
October 2, 3:30pm-8pm
November 13, 3:30pm-8pm
Spring Semester 2024
February 1, 3:30pm-8pm
February 26, 3:30pm-8pm
March 5, 3:30pm-8pm
April 3, 3:30pm-8pm
April 16, 3:30pm-8pm
For additional information, contact: Dr. Joy James jamesjj@appstate.edu