Senior Milwaukee Experience

The Senior Milwaukee Experience is one of the “rites of passage” for St. Lawrence Seminary High School students. It is an urban plunge experience for seniors. On this trip they have opportunity to experience St. Ben’s Meal Program, the Guest House (a men’s homeless shelter), Repairer’s of the Breach, Casa Maria, Growing Power and other organizations.

This overnight experience is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to come in contact with a few of the central city agencies that serve the poor, and it also teaches a lesson in self-empowerment. The Milwaukee Experience is intended to expose our seniors to situations that might make them a bit uncomfortable. Through that experience their awareness of and sensitivity to the poor is heightened.

"Going on the Milwaukee Senior Experience, I didn't know what to expect. The previous group didn't tell us what they 'experienced,' and I saw a different side of life. I realized that I am very fortunate. I was also struck by the efforts of St. Benedict's and Repairers of the Breach in how they were helping all of the needy." Ismael Tomas (’08).

"During my Milwaukee Experience, I was surprised to see how people, who I thought had nothing, did not lose their hope. Then I could understand that with that hope, they could survive and try to solve their problems and get back to their life." Yong Seok Ro (’08).