Student Missions blog: Go Now Orientation Weekend was life-changing. I thought I knew pretty much how everything was going to go. Then I allowed myself to learn and grow.

Student Missions blog: I had my plan already in mind. I would go on a trip close to home, one that was inexpensive and convenient for me. In my mind, the only discovery I would be making was finding a way to go on the trip I had my mind set on. Less than two days later, I had discovered so much more.

Student Missions Blog: We were tasked to walk around the mall and find a person we could engage in a meaningful conversation. Out of the 200 or so people at the food court, a young woman in a bright yellow hoodie eating alone at the end managed to grab my attention.

Student Missions Blog: It has been nine years post-earthquake, and Haiti is still recovering from it. A lot of people in the rural areas do not have access to basic medical care. So, meeting their needs and being able to help alleviate some of their pain was gratifying. 

Student Missions Blog: I have a heart for children and babies. Throughout the week in New York, I never really got the opportunity to work with young kids. Even though I had an amazing week, I felt like something was missing.

Student Missions Blog: When we went Christmas caroling around the community, I was able to talk with a high school student. … When we got to a point in the conversation where I brought up Jesus, he told me he had issues in truly knowing whether God is real.

Student Missions Blog: A shoe delivery to an orphanage was delayed, but that didn’t stop student missionaries from giving orphaned children gifts of time and attention.

Student Missions Blog: Standing in the midst of the Harmons in Jamaica, I felt as though I was surrounded. I felt surrounded by poverty, by brokenness, by emptiness.

Student Missions Blog: The most rewarding experience took place in Jackson Heights when I came across a Buddhist monk praying aloud at a street corner.

Student Missions Blog: When most people think of Greece, they think of beautiful hills and mountains, clear water, and amazing food and culture. But when I think of Greece, all I see is the life-changing place of Camp Moria and the people in it.

Student Missions blog: My Jamaica is the place where my heart broke numerous times but was glued together by Jesus being ever present in the very people and situations that broke it.

Student missions blog: For 11 days during Christmas break, I had the opportunity to travel to Lesvos, Greece, with a team to volunteer at a refugee camp.