Visiting Brebeuf was quite an experience in itself! From the moment I walked through the front doors, I felt like I was back in college. The first "cool" thing I spoke to students about was their personal responsibility time or PRT. Each student has, on average, 1.5 hours to do WHATEVER THEY WANT! If they want to get help from a teacher, they can. If they want to eat lunch, they can. If they want to socialize, they can. If they want to play intramural sports, they can. Seniors can even leave school property during this time! Oh how I wish I had that option in high school!
Taking advantage of MY PRT time, I headed outside where the Conservation club was pulling weeds and laying down mulch. This club is one of the largest and most active groups at Brebeuf! Two years ago they started paper recycling and the members of the Conservation Club empty all the bins around the school weekly. They've also planted and mulched at Binford Blvd. as well as other areas around Indianapolis. They said it makes them feel like they're making a difference in this world...and they sure are!!
I moved back inside to meet with the Asian club who promote racial diversity and educate students and the community on Asian cultures. The classroom where we met was PACKED with students! (Obviously, they came to enjoy the festivities surrounding the Asian club too.) We ate pokora while watching students performed an Asian dance...it was GREAT! They host a big Asian festival in the spring, which I definitely will be coming back for. Amazing time - amazing students - amazing school!