MCSP provides students with a small, diverse, supportive community of first- and second-year students from a wide variety of interests and backgrounds; opportunities to dialogue with others around social justice issues; wellness, cultural, and social events; and a menu of carefully selected courses taught by dedicated faculty from across the university. In addition, every year, MCSP students contribute hundreds of hours of community service within the greater Ann Arbor area, working with local schools, community gardens, refugee assistance programs, and environmental organizations.