By Gerard Flanagan, news writer/photographer/social media, Office of University Communications
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. -According to Trent Creason, campus minister, more than 100 students, faculty and staff participated in a refugee simulation Monday, Sept. 20 as part of Missions Week at 青瓜视频.
鈥淭he event went very well, and I believe very successful in helping expose participants to the experiences refugees walk through,鈥� Creason said.
According to Creason, the simulation provided participants with a simulated background, family and paperwork that provided a context for their refugee simulation. As a family, they had to successfully make it through the 鈥渂order鈥� to the refugee camp.
鈥淧articipants began at the Wellness Center and were required to make it the Student Activity Center that served as the refugee camp,鈥� Creason said.
Along the way in the simulation, participants experienced various challenges from border patrol and dishonest groups that real refugees might face, according to Creason.
The refugee simulation consisted of a refugee camp registration, security screening, medical station, language school, water and food station, holding area, immigration judge, resettlement interview and debriefing.
鈥淎t the end of the simulation participants are guided through a debriefing that help them consider their emotions and thoughts about the experience,鈥� Creason said. 鈥淒uring debrief, participants have a chance to process their experience. Finally, participants were provided tangible ways that action can be taken to serve refugees now. The event really gives an opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of refugees and consider what your role can be in helping.鈥�
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