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What you need to know before you go abroad
Featured, Gap Program, Living Abroad, Summer Program
Are you or your child considering a summer or gap program in another country? Here are some questions to ask providers (and our answers!) to…
Before AMIGOS, After AMIGOS
Alumni Stories, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Summer Program
My life is divided into two phases: before AMIGOS and after AMIGOS. When I signed up for the program, I had no idea how dramatically…
Behind the Scenes: World Marathon Challenge
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, Our Community, What's Happening
AMIGOS alumni are not ones to shy away from a challenge. Getting out of your comfort zone and traveling to a new country are two…
Touching the Sky
TOUCHING THE SKY By Alyssa Kurke, American University Alyssa is one of nine students from American University’s Community-Based Research Scholars program who traveled to…
Snapshot: Youth Ambassadors
Snapshot: Youth Ambassadors The Youth Ambassadors Program, funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, offers community service-minded students the opportunity to…
7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, Our Community, Storytelling, What's Happening
Dorn Wenninger Runs for AMIGOS 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days AMIGOS alumni do some pretty incredible things. Five-time alum Dorn Wenninger…
Verduras y Verdaderas
Alumni Stories, Colombia, Summer Program
Verduras y Verdaderas The Barranquilla, Colombia summer project with AMIGOS is unique because it’s only open to college students. Participants spend the first two weeks…
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Taylor Surles from AMIGOS to Doctors without Borders
Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, Mexico, Storytelling, Summer Program
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Taylor Surles from AMIGOS to Doctors without Borders We had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Taylor Surles, who was an AMIGOS participant…
A Second Summer is Twice as Nice
Alumni Stories, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Summer Program
A Second Summer is Twice as Nice Kirsten: The Value of a Second Summer In 2009, my sister went to Honduras with AMIGOS and in…