Hawaii Mini Semester | Pacific Discovery

My experience was amazing. I really enjoyed not only meeting, but making friends with locals. The service work and learning was really rewarding. I would recommend this program to others because you truly learn how to be a traveler and not just a tourist.

I loved my experience with Pacific Discovery! I learned so much about myself and my values while being pushed out of my comfort zone on program. I gained a curiosity about cultures around the world that I will foster with me in my future travels! If I was to give my pre program self advice, I would say don’t worry! Nothing is as scary as you think it will be.

If I had to sum up my experience into two phrases, it would be going places with a purpose and giving more than you are taking. I have never been so out of my comfort zone while still having an amazing group of supportive women around me that are encouraging and empathetic. From tying the spinal cord of a pig to suiting up in bee suits, I loved letting my adventurous side shine through since I was feeling stuck in boring work/school routine at home. I don’t believe this is simply a once in a lifetime experience because the knowledge I have gained about the culture and language will last a lifetime as I continue to travel around Hawaii. As I go back home, I realize that I’m entering life as a completely new person, and I can only thank PD for giving me this opportunity that I will look back at with gratitude and love.