Sussex County Community College
COLL 101 Foundations for Success
Roadtrip/Service Learning Roadtrip Final Project
Roadtrip Background
“It all started with four friends and one dilemma: “what do I want to do with my
life?” Fresh out of college and unsure about the career paths in front of them, they
were determined to expose themselves to more than just the traditional life roads.
They hopped in an old RV, painted it green, and hit the road to talk with inspiring
people from all walks of life to find out how they came to do what they love for a
living.”
Today, Roadtrip Nation has evolved into a PBS series, three books, an online
community, and a student movement. “We send people on the road who are
interested in exploring the world outside their comfort zone, talking with individuals
who chose to define their own road in life, and sharing their experiences.” –
Roadtrip Nation Website www.roadtripnation.com
WATCH The Roadtrip Nation Story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L9BJSa9Rl4
The Assignment
1. Individual Reflection Bullet Points in the PowerPoint
2. Group Roadtrip Project
3. Thank you email to the interviewee with a cc to dlanza@sussex.edu
• In groups students will create a presentation of their Roadtrip (15-20 minute
presentation) either through PowerPoint, youtube link, video, or other media
form. Be Creative!! You must interview 1 person. If you choose to do a Service
Learning Road Trip you will interview 1 person within a community service
organization and donate community service earning extra credit. You must video
tape/take pictures of the service learning portion of this project as well. You also
must turn the camera on yourself for your video tapped reflection of the
experience or create a reflection section of your PowerPoint.
The presentation may include:
• Background information
o Examples
▪ As a child I always wanted to be a fireman
▪ I was always playing on the computer
▪ I always wanted to help people
▪ Risk taker
o Parental influences
o Dreams/Role models
• Selection of Interviewee
o What thoughts went into the selection?
o What was your experience just making the appointment to interview the
individual?
o What were your thoughts and concerns before the interview?
o What advice do you have for future Road Trip participants?
• The Interview
o How were you treated?
o How did you feel while participating in the interview process?
