Liz Trudeau: It has been a year since my favorite, biggest, and most life changing trip. People still constantly ask me, ‘Would you go back?’. Before they can even get the last of their words out I cut them of with a loud ‘Yes!’ with a smile of my face remembering every moment and feeling I had while over there. The first thing that comes back to mind was the very first moment I stepped out of the airport in Uganda. I remember being greeted with smiles, hugs, laughs, and handshakes from strangers and faces slightly familiar from photos. I remember seeing Father Daniel open his arms wide and exclaiming, ‘Welcome to Africa.’ At this point all of my fears had vanished. All my fears were pushed aside and all my thoughts were focused on these amazing people and their unique culture. Even though it has been a year since this trip, I still see the effects and new traits it has brought me. Visiting Uganda made me more passionate to help others, more grateful for what I have and what opportunities I am granted with, more compassionate to take into consideration what others have, and with an entirely new perspective on agriculture, other peoples lives, and my own. I will never forget this amazing, life-changing trip. Ashley Gibbs:
I constantly think back to my time in Africa and think has it been a year already. It feels like it was just last week that I waking up to the new experiences of the day. Arriving back home I constantly use the skills I learned there and share it with anyone willing to listen. Having this life changing experience has definitely changed me and how I view things today. It has made me more passionate in helping others and and grateful for the things I have here. I will always remember the things that I experienced and will use them to influence me in the future. This trip will continue to impact me and I will truly never forget it!
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