by | Mar 3, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations, Lessons from El Espino
As the days get closer for our trip to El Salvador, my mind is just exploding with thoughts, nerves, and excitement. I am really excited to go on this trip for many of reasons—one is that I have never left the country and I am excited to see how other people have to... by | Feb 20, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations, Lessons from El Espino
In four short weeks we will embark on a journey to El Espino, a trip that will change our lives forever. Even though we are yet to go, I have learned many lessons in preparation for this adventure. First, I have seen the passionate and giving nature of those around... by | Feb 19, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations, Lessons from El Espino
My cup is empty, and I am more than ready to have it filled. I am a returning El Salvador delegate, and even though I know what to expect from this entire trip, I still feel as though I am navigating uncharted territory. The individuals that I was blessed to interact... by | Feb 17, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
Five weeks from today, I will be completely immersed in a different country, a different culture, speaking a different language, in a completely different world than the one I’m in right now. It’s weird to think about how fast it’s approaching. I remember when I first... by | Feb 8, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
Dreaming about El Salvador! I have never been so excited to share and to talk to people about any of my past trips. We are just weeks away from diving into a new completly different culture for which I am absolutely excited for. I have being having some difficulty... by | Feb 3, 2015 | Alternative Spring Break 2015, Delegations
We’re now a couple weeks closer to our trip to El Salvador, and we’re starting to get a lot of responses back from our fundraising letters to friends and family. I’ve been truly surprised and humbled by the shocking generosity that so many people have displayed during...