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...
The Lessons Learned in Thailand

The Lessons Learned in Thailand

Global Service Scholar: Asal Yunusova Country: Thailand This past month in Thailand has been a once in a lifetime experience filled with many lessons and takeaways. I was able to learn a lot through my interactions with others and through my weekend travels and...
What comes next after Thailand?

What comes next after Thailand?

Global Service Scholar: Irene Sin Country: Thailand It has been a week since I left Thailand and I miss the country. Although I did not feel useful all the time as a volunteer at the elephant camp, I miss being around my elephant, Tata. Waking up and seeing her,...
Anything is possible

Anything is possible

Global Service Scholar: Dania Felix Country: Ghana My biggest take away from this experience is that the government plays a huge role in the ability of a nation to develop to its full capacity. Ghana is extremely fertile and has abundant resources that are desirable...