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All the Little Things
By Luke Petrosky Before I embarked on this gap year journey, I received advice from others telling me to come into this experience without expectations.…
Read MoreJournalism as a Tool to Learn a Language
By Sophia Vahanvaty Almost every day of our four weeks of Spanish classes at Academia Uruguay, the discussion in my class would inevitably drift to…
Read MoreThe Legacy of an AMIGOS Donor: Marvin Trotter Spotlight
In 2018, AMIGOS founded the Guy Bevil Legacy Society, named after the founder of AMIGOS, Guy Bevil. Guy Bevil The purpose…
Read MoreAmigos of the Week – May 17, 2019
Summer is almost here, and our 2019 Amigos are already starting to pack for their adventures! We are so excited to showcase some of these…
Read MoreDisconnect to Reconnect: A Challenge by Choice Initiative
AMIGOS volunteers are about to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey. In order for them to take full advantage of this experience, we are challenging volunteers…
Read MoreAmigos of the Week – May 10, 2019
Our Community, What's Happening
There’s only one month left before our first Amigos are headed into the field, and we are so excited! To showcase some of these incredible…
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Cutter Dawes
Cutter Dawes is an AMIGOS alum from the Marin Chapter in California. After completing the Chimborazo, Ecuador project in 2017, Cutter continued his volunteer work…
Read MoreThe Importance of Immersion: An Interview with Rachael Cohen
Rachael Cohen, an AMIGOS alum and former project supervisor, shares her most impactful experiences, the importance of cultural immersion, and how AMIGOS encouraged her to…
Read MoreDiscover AMIGOS Around the World
Hudson and Klara are best friends who live on opposite sides of the world – Australia and Maryland! But they decided to do Discover AMIGOS…
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