"An awesome experience for my first time out of the US..."
When I was growing up, I never really traveled the world like many of my friends have -- but I've always wanted to. I've also always wanted to be a part of some kind of volunteering/service trip where help is given to people who really need it. This trip to the Dominican Republic accomplished both of those things and so much more.
Seeing the poverty that they must endure every single day was absolutely heartbreaking to me. Of course I've seen pictures just like everybody else, but I feel it really doesn't hit you until you're actually there and experiencing it yourself. I couldn't be happier after meeting all the great people there and seeing the smiles that were on the little kids faces. It really made the experience even more valuable to me.
After returning home, I really feel like I have a new perspective on life and I will continue to help those people of the world who really need it as much as I can. Obviously, we can't do it all at once -- but if we all can do something no matter how small, hopefully we really can make a difference to those who need it. For anyone out there who feels like they want to do something like this, please do -- not only well you be helping others live a better life, but also for yourself by doing something good for the world.
Once again, thank you to all the people who donated and made this trip a reality... it couldn't of been done without you!
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