The Society for Experiential Education defines service learning as “any carefully monitored service experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and actively reflects on what he or she is learning during the experience” (Staton 1). Service learning is a great opportunity to gain additional learning experiences and at the same time experience the community around the college campus. “Service learning allows students to apply what they are learning from their instructors, peers, and readings to authentic tasks that take place outside the four walls of the classroom, while helping others” (Staton 1). Colleges are using service learning to expand beyond the classroom and provide students with experiences that will benefit them in the future. Service learning provides students with some fundamental aspects of life that simply cannot be taught in the classroom. Service learning is a very useful tool for exploring the topics covered in class in the real world. There are numerous reasons why universities should incorporate service learning into their curriculum. One reason service learning is so beneficial to college programs is that it will reduce the price of credit hours. Many universities have made the service of course credits free, which will be appreciated by students when they decide to attend school. And believe me, as a college student, the cheaper the credit hour, the more attractive the school. Another very beneficial aspect of service learning in curricula is that it gives students a taste of the “real world.” “Service learning allows students to apply what they are learning to real-world problems, become more involved in the community surrounding the campus, and develop a career… mid-paper…” (Staton 3). Students in these classrooms really benefit from the extra communication skills taught by college students. Service Learning is a program that many universities across the country have turned to to improve their curriculum. It provides many excellent opportunities for students to get out into the community and get more than a typical “college education.” Students who have been involved in service learning feel they have become well-rounded human beings and get a taste of what it is like to function in the real world. Another important aspect of service learning is that it is not just the students who benefit from it. Both the university and the surrounding community are rewarded by the program. Service learning is a great program that can be incorporated into any subject offered by a university.