TESTIMONIALS
What would you say to a future Student Ambassador about this experience?
“This program will go beyond only finding your identity, it will help build character and further push your intelligence by having you look at certain problems outside of the box. This is also a good way to build connections with mentors who can teach you how to go into their fields.”
— Second - Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“This is such a great and amazing experience that's one of a kind.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I’d tell a future Student Ambassador to go all in and take every opportunity seriously. Be open to new experiences, step out of your comfort zone, and actually connect with people. The more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it on a real note.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Balance out your activities so you don’t stretch yourself too thin. Have priorities. Know them.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I would say this experience was very enlightening and helped me grow both personally and academically.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Take it all in.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“This experience definitely teaches you things about the world around you and the world you live in and teaches you real-life experiences and lessons that you can learn in the future.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Don’t take this for granted, have fun, but most importantly, learn and take something from these trips.”
— Third-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Keep an open mind, and IAC bonds last because everyone in this program is experiencing what this amazing program has to offer TOGETHER.”
— Third-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I would say to make sure they have everything they need for the trip and try to work on their project before they leave for their trip, during, and after, so that they can have a smooth time period to do it.”
— Second-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I would say that IAC helped me develop skills that I never knew I needed and is the best way to help a student grow as an individual.”
— Second-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★What was the most rewarding part of your experience?
“Discovering the person that I was truly meant to be, especially because I was struggling to find him before entering the program.”
— Second -Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“The bonds formed because of it.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I have others growing with me.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Meeting new people.”
— First-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Learning and growing my mind and growing as a person.”
— Third-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“The stories I get to share after every trip I’ve been on have been extremely rewarding. As well as the smiles on the kids' faces from the local schools, and being able to spread awareness on local issues that the world should know.”
— Third-Year Student ★ ★ ★ ★ ★“The most rewarding part of my experience was traveling to South Africa and visiting Robben Island. Listening to our tour guide explain what he went through on the island and the harsh truths of how it has affected his daily life. It allows me to truly know what happened, and although it was a mentally challenging moment, I'm truly grateful for it.”
— Second-Year Student
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