For those of you who may not know, I was very fortunate enough to participate in a couple undergraduate service trips abroad to Nicaragua in 2012 and 2013. Approximately a few weeks ago now, I found out that the organization is reuniting alumni to participate in a reunion service trip in May 2017! I can’t…
Category: Nicaragua
A Year in Review: My Top 10 Adventures of 2015
As the year comes to an end, I like to reflect on all of the things I’ve accomplished throughout the year, as well as the adventures I’ve embarked on. 2015 was no disappointment, in terms of traveling and new experiences for me, and has been the most adventurous year I’ve had to date. Here’s a…
How Travel Has Helped Me Get Out Of My Comfort Zone
About a month ago, I conquered something off my bucket list that I never thought I’d be brave enough to do…skydiving! If you were to have said to me ten years ago that I would one day free fall from 14,000 feet in the air on my own free will, I would have thought you…
“Voluntourism”: The Best of Both Worlds (A Recap of Volunteering in Nicaragua)
When I finally decided not to let finances prevent me from traveling to another country, the first country I chose had sort of been a spontaneous decision. I can recall wandering the university gymnasium about four years ago now during our student organization fair, looking for a new organization to support and get involved with (I was…
