volunteer student testimonials

This program has honestly changed my life. The experiences I´ve gone through during this program have given me the confidence to overcome any task I may have to complete. Additionally, my Spanish has improved tremendously since the start of this program. I feel much more comfortable conversing with others in Spanish, despite the fact that before this program I had never carried a conversation with someone in Spanish. If someone has a desire to learn a language, there is no better way to learn it than to visit a country that speaks it, and this program through LPI provided me with that opportunity.

Jami Reber - Volunteer, Heredia, Costa Rica Global Impact Summer 2, 2011 (Middleton, DE)

This volunteer experience definitely exceeded my expectations. I didn’t realize that it could be so intensive and yield such great results. The playground looks after just 2 short weeks of work. This volunteer experience taught me about putting in 110% effort for others and about responsibility to our community. Giving back to society is crucial, and Global Impact helped us to do this.

Melissa Weikart - Volunteer, Guanajuato, Mexico Summer 2, 2010 (Newton, MA)

This volunteer work surpassed my expectations. I was expecting to work and not have very much time to learn about my peers, but I was surprised when I discovered that while doing the work I was able to talk to my friends and learn a lot about them and have fun at the same time. The work was hard but very good and I learned a lot about construction and teamwork. This experience showed me that its not that people of greater fortune can’t help those of less fortune, it’s that they choose not to. I was able to help those of less fortune than me with no trouble and a great feeling about it.

Isaac Jay - Volunteer, Guanajuato, Mexico Summer 2, 2010 (Santa Fe, NM)

I learned about myself and how lucky I am. The community seemed to appreciate our work and the kids love us. I’m really going to miss the kids. I loved this program. I was able to give back and improve my Spanish. A win-win situation!

Ilana Craven - Volunteer, Heredia, Costa Rica Global Impact Summer 2, 2010 (Glenview, IL)

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