Poverty Simulation
What is a Poverty Simulation?
The poverty simulation is a large-scale, three-hour simulation where learners role-play living one month in poverty. Participants wear the mantle of a person experiencing poverty and must interact with their family, community, and the many agencies that both help and hinder survival of the poor in our society. The debriefing session allows everyone to unpack their experience and brainstorm community change.
This interprofessional experiential learning simulation is offered at the Loyola Lake Shore Campus, Water Tower Campus, and Health Sciences Campus during the fall and spring semesters and can accommodate up to 100 participants for each half-day simulation. All Loyola University students, staff, faculty, and community agencies are welcome to attend.
The poverty simulation is a large-scale, three-hour simulation where learners role-play living one month in poverty. Participants wear the mantle of a person experiencing poverty and must interact with their family, community, and the many agencies that both help and hinder survival of the poor in our society. The debriefing session allows everyone to unpack their experience and brainstorm community change.
This interprofessional experiential learning simulation is offered at the Loyola Lake Shore Campus, Water Tower Campus, and Health Sciences Campus during the fall and spring semesters and can accommodate up to 100 participants for each half-day simulation. All Loyola University students, staff, faculty, and community agencies are welcome to attend.