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Why Elite University Students Are Forced Into Wheelchairs (And It Works)

Anna Escofet, M. Teresa Fuertes

What if the best way to train an architect is to put them in a wheelchair? Or to teach a psychologist, you first shatter their savior complex? This video dives into a radical educational experiment from Catalonia, compiled by Anna Escofet and M. Teresa Fuertes, where university students are thrown into real-world crises to stress-test their textbook knowledge. From architecture students navigating Barcelona's cobblestones blindfolded to psychology students using lighthouses and bracelets instead of clinical jargon, we reveal 20 case studies that prove academic rigor and empathy aren't enemies. If you've ever felt that your degree left you unprepared for the messy real world, this will change how you see education. Watch to discover how service learning (ApS) is rewriting the social contract between universities and society.