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It was amazing I don’t want to leave
March 14, 2026Hayden Jones - United StatesProvider: MAXIMO NIVEL
Program: Accredited Service Learning—Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru
My trip was awesome there’s some stuff I wish I could have done. But overall I had a very good time. I wanted to go to the beach but the rafting and activities were great. I had a great service site and thoroughly enjoyed it .
I LOVED IT!
March 14, 2026Cholena Hopper - United StatesProvider: Bethel University Global Studies
Program: Cliffs to Castles: A Global Studies Journey through Ireland
My favorite part of this trip was the Giants Causeway. It was like literally being in a movie. I would go again for sure! But I also want to experience Greece. I would have preferred more time in Edinburgh since there is so much to see.

Eye opening
March 14, 2026Ella Kennedy - United StatesProvider: MAXIMO NIVEL
Program: Accredited Service Learning—Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru
I thoroughly enjoyed my time! I loved the different foods that our host family made for us. They always made sure we had enough food! I also really enjoyed my work site! I was able to see how to correctly interact with dogs! I loved the person that told us what to do everyday. She was so sweet!
Understanding the Reality of Media in Palestine
March 14, 2026Elio Navarro - SpainProvider: Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center
Program: Online Crash Courses - Law, Human Rights, Media in Palestine
I participated in the Online Media in Palestine crash course with Miss Heyam, and it was a very informative and eye opening experience. One of the most important things I learned is that Palestinian media operates under very complex conditions, where journalists often face restrictions on movement and access to certain areas while trying to report the news. Miss Heyam was an excellent instructor who explained these challenges clearly and shared many real examples from her experience working in Palestinian media. Her insights helped me understand how journalists continue to document stories and events despite these difficulties. The course was interactive, and I appreciated the opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from someone working in the field. I highly recommend it :)
The best week of my life
March 14, 2026Azariah Busby - United StatesProvider: Bethel University Global Studies
Program: Cliffs to Castles: A Global Studies Journey through Ireland
This trip was so amazing. From meeting all the new people, trying new foods, learning about all of the historic cultures from Dublin, Belfast, and Edinburgh! It was such an exhilarating experience and has taught me so much
Working with animals
March 14, 2026Isabella Durham - United StatesProvider: MAXIMO NIVEL
Program: Accredited Service Learning—Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru
I had the best time working with animals this week at the husky shelter. I learned so much about the people in Costa Rica and also the animals. I loved seeing the amount of love and care all the workers had for each of the animals.
I had an absolutely great time
March 14, 2026Aidan Hayes - Trinidad & TobagoProvider: MAXIMO NIVEL
Program: Accredited Service Learning—Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru
It was an absolutely great experience teaching English to the kids at Divino Niño, it showed that even though a lot of them come from backgrounds that are not great, it still showed their resilience and how they move forward in their lives.
It was an amazing and eye opening experience!
March 14, 2026Mary Agnes Forrester - United StatesProvider: MAXIMO NIVEL
Program: Accredited Service Learning—Costa Rica | Guatemala | Peru
It was amazing to see the realities of some of the children and their families and to learn and grow from that! I am so excited to continue my career in education and have this in my teaching background!
Opportunity of a lifetime
March 14, 2026Kaylee Staten - United StatesProvider: Bethel University Global Studies
Program: Cliffs to Castles: A Global Studies Journey through Ireland
I was extremely excited and thankful to go on this trip. I got to get fully immersed into different cultures as well as introduce them to others. It was amazing to see how different things are around the world so that I can take some fun facts and advice back home with me. This is my first trip abroad, and after being on this trip, I want to not only come back to the places I’ve visited, but also travel the world. I haven’t even left for home yet and I’m sad to leave. I can’t wait to come back and share what I’ve learned with my peers and my family. This is an opportunity that I am so blessed to be given.
Growth: The Story of Selina in Costa Rica
March 14, 2026Selina Clay - United StatesProvider: MAXIMO NIVEL
Maximo Nivel has been nothing short of amazing to me and my group. This has pushed me in ways I’ve never known I could be pushed from leadership, to patience, to overcoming my fear of heights, and even trying new foods. Back home my food cannot touch but since I’ve been here, it hasn’t stopped touching and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I’ve stepped out on faith and yall took me in with open arms. Thank you! I’m honestly so sad to leave.

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