The group members have actively ensured the success of every
aspect of this trip from the start. The work club members have already done
through, fundraising efforts, soliciting donations, public relations, team
building, and self-reflection is remarkable and to be applauded. The team has
been dedicated from the beginning to making this trip a success and are
expressing their deepest desires to make a difference in the lives of many
Honduran families. I am confident that the work my peers and I will accomplish
while in Honduras will touch the hearts and lives of numerous Honduran
families. This group of students truly is ready to embrace whatever they may
experience. For some, it is their first international trip; the real-life
cultural exploration will compliment and enhance the lessons they have learned
in the classroom. For U.S. students traveling to a third-world country like
Honduras, the recognition of how other people live can be mind-boggling and
inspirational at the same time. Team members will come in contact with some of
the poorest, yet some of the happiest children and families in the world. This
experience will be accepted with open arms and will provide Rotaract students
with the opportunity to explore and reflect upon what they see and do.
For many of the Castleton Rotaract students, the experience will
be truly life changing. As college students, we often joke about the situational
poverty that we experience and how that limits our lifestyle. For the students
traveling to Honduras, they will gain a new appreciation for what they have and
how truly fortunate they are. Additionally, those who go on this trip will
experience a renewed dedication to service work and experience first hand how
much of a difference they can have on individuals and how they can impact those
around them. This is a deep exploration of personal agency and allows liberal
arts college students to recognize and appreciate their ability to make both
small and big changes in the world around them. The knowledge that an
individual can have an impact on others is what causes leadership to emerge,
encourages those involved to continue making a difference in others’ lives, and
enhances their sense of personal agency, while broadening their world-view.
Students will gain a recognition of their place in the world and an enhanced
sense of empathy and compassion for others. These goals are ones that Castleton
has for all of its students. The members of Rotaract are happy to be able to
personally reach them as well as share their experiences with others. As a part
of the trip experience, Rotaract team members will be responsible for blog
posts and daily reflections, as well as putting together a presentation for the
college community and several other community partners when we return. This is
a fantastic way to ensure that this trip has numerous benefits for the
participants, the Honduran families, as well as providing a learning experience
for individuals who were unable to join us.
This project is an opportunity for Rotaract members to learn about and
understand social problems that exist in another country. It is also an
opportunity for students to give selflessly of themselves in order to benefit
some of the world's neediest families. Rotaract recognizes its mission to
provide service for those in need, as well as help club members to become
better, well-rounded individuals through personal advancement. Members will be compiling pictures and ideas to share with you throughout our trip. Your tour guides for this week are: Maria, Neil, Danny, Charlie, Elise, Shania, Suzie, Emily, and Rosie. We look forward to sharing our experience with you. So sit back and enjoy the ride; we know we will!
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