By Laura Viselli, Wilfrid Laurier University Trip Leader, San Rafael de Coronado, Costa Rica My shoulder relaxed, my fists unclenched, and a huge sigh of relief left my lips as I saw our group’s final piece of luggage descend from the luggage carousel in Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José. Trivial feeling? Perhaps. But …
Give Meaning to the Stamps in Your Passport: Travel Abroad with Purpose Read More »
By Marco Lot, University of Windsor Trip Participant, Cerro Blanco de Sanarate, Guatemala During my Outreach Trip with SOS not only did I gain a new life experience, but a whole other family. My GuatSquad! As I walked on the plane with 18 other people on our way to Guatemala, I knew there would be no going back …
By Maggie Chan, University of Windsor Trip Participant, Laguna Seca, Nicaragua Sometimes, I feel as though I can’t quite explain in words the experience that was Nicas 2014. It’s hard to believe that it happened about half a year ago. Amazing is a good adjective, but I feel as though it still doesn’t cover the …
Kindred Spirits: Thoughts of Love to Laguna Seca Read More »
Guest Blog Written by Heather Donkers, Queen’s University (Outreach Trip to Bolivia) A trip like this was something that I had wanted to participate in since a time way before I was even legally allowed to travel on my own. I wish that I had some sort of story to tell about what inspired me …
At SOS, we get most excited about projects that address multiple issues through creativity, kindness, and local involvement. Given this, we have recently been BUZZING with excitement as the eco-school project in Guatemala has been completed. It is now with great excitement that I write a project spotlight for this truly incredible team initiative. Last …
Project Spotlight: An Eco-School in Guatemalan Highlands Read More »
Guest Blogger, Mario Salvador (University of Windsor, SOS volunteer) It’s a long road to get to the Outreach Trip. And it’s almost always longer and different than what you expected. Being a part of the leadership team for Windsor SOS for three years, I’ve walked the path twice. It took us two years to raise …
Guest Blogger, Camaro West (Outreach Director, 2012-2013) It seems like opportunities to travel, volunteer or intern abroad are everywhere. It’s easy to see why when you consider the benefits of international travel experiences are more than vacation; the opportunity to leave your home and see another part of the world can offer so much to …
Ten Ways International Travel Can Benefit Your Career Read More »
In just over a month, we, SOS volunteers led by our partnering organization Pura Vida, are going to build two classrooms out of recycled garbage in Guatemala. Cool, right? The sexiness of the idea is obvious. Important is how this flashy idea translates into having significant impact in the community of Los Naranjales. An Outreach …
