Learning about Paraguay, and looking forward to teaching

Learning about Paraguay, and looking forward to teaching

Global Service Scholar: Susie Garcia Country: Paraguay Coming to Paraguay has been a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to travel around the world and having the opportunity to not only travel but also serve others is the perfect beginning of my adventures. It’s only...
Witnessing poverty in Paraguay

Witnessing poverty in Paraguay

Global Service Scholar: Lazaro Vargas Country: Paraguay In Paraguay, I have been most surprised by the generosity and kindness of the people we have come into contact with. For example, on the streets of Asuncion and in the Escuela Agricola (the agricultural and...
Seeing perseverance in the face of limits

Seeing perseverance in the face of limits

Global Service Scholar: Josary Perez Country: Paraguay I arrived in Paraguay with very few expectations. I knew I was entering a country that shared many of the cultural values that I was raised with, but that would be very distinct from the American culture I grew up...
The Start of an Adventure

The Start of an Adventure

Global Service Scholar: Cynthia Lopez Country: Paraguay Arriving to Asuncion I was struck by so many things that I never imagined. At first, I expected solitude and a city that was overwhelmed with issues, that was contagious enough to affect its people and change...

Cultivating the hunger to understand other cultures

Global Service Scholar: Centeera Plummer Country: Ghana My biggest takeaway from being in Ghana is learning to relinquish control. Prior to my arrival in Ghana, I had many expectations of how I would help and what the outcome of my help could be. I was so confident...
Kob Khun Ka (Thank You)

Kob Khun Ka (Thank You)

Global Service Scholar: Alexina Pilo Country: Thailand Looking back on this experience, a lot comes to mind. The past month has been one full of unique challenges, laughs with new friends, and the beauty of warmth and love from the people of Chiang Mai. Before...