Every moment I spent in Costa Rica touch my heart in ways I’ve never felt before. It made me realize how blessed and fortunate I am. Ever since I’ve been back in states I haven’t complained once because I know life could be much worse, than me having...
As a student-athlete, I’ve had lots of experiences that will stick with me forever. But this experience, I feel, had the biggest imprint on me emotionally and mentally. We were able to bond with other sports and staff, bond with and learn about another culture,...
Out of my comfort zone and into a life-changing experience When we arrived in Costa Rica, we were given a notecard to write what we wanted to get out of the trip. I wrote three different things: a different perspective, a growth experience by being pushed out of...
Rachel Schick, Gymnastics Class of 2017 and Biological Sciences major, had the opportunity to travel with LEAD to Costa Rica for a service learning trip. The minute we stepped onto the plane to head to Costa Rica I could tell the trip was going to be one I’ll...
Emily Cameron, Swimming & Diving Class of 2017 and a Political Science & International Affairs major, had the opportunity to travel with LEAD to Costa Rica as part of a service learning trip in May 2017. 6 Days + 2,500 pairs of shoes + 29 AMAZING...