I applied to join Alternative Breaks
because I enjoy service and wanted to experience something new! I shot for the stars and picked Guatemala
because a) I am a strong advocate of the environment and b) I have never been
to Central America.
Last year I volunteered at ECO City
Farms, where I learned not only the importance of sustainability but also the
lesson of service: Others can help serve those
in need best by listening to what they ask for. I hope to apply what I have learned from
service in the College Park community to Guatemala, and I cannot wait to share
the knowledge I will learn from Los Andes.
During a pre-trip meeting, where we
watched the documentary “Living on One Dollar,” it made me feel very
appreciative of everything I have, including education, food, and shelter. All the Guatemalan residents in the
documentary, however, had hope. Their
hopeful attitude and willingness to learn inspires me to help serve their
community and learn more about how we can assist their country’s economical
growth in a sustainable manner.
Less than a month away from the
departure date when our group meets with Sarah, Chris, and Lizeth to travel to
Antigua! Now that finals are over, I can
spend all my time on Duolingo.com learning Spanish. So far, I have the basics covered and “Mi nombre
es Caitlin.”
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