Has anyone attended a Cross-Cultural Solution trip, and have any advice?
I'm looking into particiapating next summer after I graduate high school. I'd like some advice or opinions or anything that might help me decide if it would really be worth the money and all. I've been leaning towards going to Brazil for two weeks and helping in a hospital possible; I'm a teen volunteer (candystriper) here in the United States. This is a hard decision for me to make, so any advice is greatly appreciated. I've always wanted to try something like what this program has to offer.
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Travelling internationally is AWESOME. However, be very clear about the organization you want to go with. Investigate that they will give you what you are paying for. Not all of them are as legitimate as they say. If they are really about the learning, they will encourage you to talk to former participants, although ultimately the experience will be what you make it. There are a number of organizations that will support you in learning and travelling overseas. Have you looked into church opportunities? Check out the websites to start your search and verify the organization: www.freethechildren.com www.idealist.org www.charityvillage.com Start learning the language of the culture and the issues of the country (i.e. gender inequality, HIV/AIDS) and clarify (specify) your passion so that you can tailor your learning to impact your continued post secondary studies. Good Luck, you are on the right track.
