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What It Means to Connect
Throughout this one day, I feel like the group has accomplished its entire mission here as Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder. We have all creating lasting bonds with the people here, halfway across the world, despite the language barrier, and despite our very different backgrounds. I think I’ve really learned what it means to connect with someone with...
Read MoreSafe Arrival in NOLA
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text letter_spacing=””]After a day of travel, we are happy to report that the NOLA SSTS krewe is safely bunked down at Common Ground Relief. We were able to participate in a community dinner at the Hare Krishna temple on Esplenade Street and had an initial walk around the Lower Ninth Ward. Students are tired, but...
Read MoreGoodnight from Detroit!
This afternoon, Sarah and I sat down to chat with each student individually to debrief and close out their experience in Detroit. We wanted to share some of the lessons that they will be taking with them in hopes that this enthusiasm for service, compassion and empathy will continue long into their futures. Tomorrow they...
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