I finally finished packing my bag, after a long day of travelling back to Lafayette from Washington D.C. Within hours away, my wonderful team will be departing to Costa Rica to participate and enhance our knowledge on sea turtle conservation. Being my second ASB trip, I am very thrilled to work along with 13 other members, working together to achieve the same goal. From my previous trip two years ago, the team definitely made an impact in the community of McAllen, Texas with the social issue of Immigration Reform. We returned home with more knowledge on the social issue, and became active citizens. In regards to this service trip, I am sure we will do the same. This will be my first time traveling to Costa Rica. I have anxiously been waiting all winter break. Being my last semester at Lafayette, I’m grateful to be part of another awesome service trip!
Gate A35!! Off to Texas :)
At Newark airport waiting for our plane! Im a bit sad that break is over but at the same time Im extremely happy to finally experience an incredible week in Texas. The topic of Immigration is well known in my community because my family has migrated to the U.S. couple of years ago. We are now U.S. citizens however I know that undocumented individuals come across several obstacles, specially kids who come at a younger age. I know that life is not always fair but being able to help the needed ones is necessary. Also we will be enjoying a warmer weather thats a plus :)