"The Gamma Pi service trip to the Dominican Republic was truly eye opening for me. I learned a lot about myself, my brothers and the Dominican culture, lifestyle and country as a whole. During and after the trip, I evaluated and reevaluated my perspective on life and the world.
Although I had seen poverty in passing, I had never truly experienced it nor had I ever been immersed in it. By going to Don Juan, I was reminded to always keep those who are less fortunate in mind, and that a life of service is a life lived to its fullest. I was also reminded to always appreciate what I have. Although many of the people in the rural areas of the Dominican Republic have so little as far as financial wealth is concerned, their positive outlook and appreciation for what’s important in life, family and friends, simply beams. In short, experiencing this different perspective had an enormous effect on me.
The trip inspired in me a love of public service and experiencing new cultures. It is for these reasons that I am currently planning on applying to work for the Peace Corps in South America upon graduating from the University of Rochester. Needless to say, the trip had a profound impact on my life and I hope it continues on in the future as a staple of Gamma Pi philanthropic endeavors."
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