Retracing Our Roots

What is Retracing Our Roots?

IUB undergraduate students are invited to explore the powerful connection between personal well-being and leadership.

During this FREE overnight retreat, participants will engage in dynamic roundtable discussions, interactive workshops, and energizing outdoor activities designed to inspire growth, reflection, and connection. Sessions will be led by educators and fellow students, creating a supportive space to learn, challenge yourself, and thrive.

Participants can expect:

  1. To meet other students who are interested in meeting new friends
  2. To learn more about themselves and understand the intersections of identity and culture
  3. To participate in outdoor activities and discussions relevant to the theme
  4. To gain mentorship and meaningful exchanges with other students who are involved in student organizations and/or in the community 

If you have any questions, email us at acc@indiana.edu 

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Hear from past participants

I had such an incredible time at the Retracing Our Roots Retreat last year! My favorite part was getting to meet and connect with other AAPI students from other IU schools! It was such a safe and comforting environment to learn about your individual identities, hear about other people's experiences, and have those hard conversations. I truly learned so much from the speakers and about my own identities and culture and how they all intersect. I also loved hearing about the history of Asian Americans in the US and how collective action and coalitions have helped build the communities we see today across the US and at all the IU campuses. It really is such a unique and special experience, and not only helped me make some truly lifelong friends, but also taught me a lot of valuable lessons along the way! Would highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity! 

[The retreat] drove home for me that we all have different experiences, but that we are all welcome in this community.

Surprisingly, I found out [at the retreat] that, even though we were from different Asian groups, we had really similar experiences in prejudices we faced.

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