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The Perfect Gap Year or Semester Candidate
Who should take a gap year or semester? You! Yes, that’s right, YOU! Not convinced that taking a gap year is for you? Let’s talk…
Read MoreA Family of AMIGOS: A Love Story
Allison and Blake are AMIGOS alums who met in Latin America, where they both volunteered as Route Leaders in Paraguay in 1991. Eventually, they got…
Read MoreWhat do llamas receive when they graduate?: A collection of llama-tastic jokes
AMIGOS alumni get the chance to meet llamas, alpacas, and vicunas while they volunteer in Latin America. Memories of these new friends always make our…
Read MoreCommunity is Where the Heart Is: An Interview with Lauren Kobashigawa
Alumni Stories, Dominican Republic
Lauren is an AMIGOS alumna who spent last summer with AMIGOS in the Dominican Republic. After returning home to the United States, she was inspired…
Read MoreDia de Amistad
Everyday is a great day to celebrate your friends, but did you know there’s an official day to celebrate your favorite people? Día de Amistad,…
Read MoreBenefits of Community Service
When you’re trying to get ready for college, you’ll often hear people talking about “community service.” Either you have a required number of hours or…
Read MoreGetting Out of Your Element: An Interview with Felipe De los Santos
Former AMIGOS Youth Ambassador and Mentor, Project Supervisor, and Associate Project Director Felipe De los Santos shares his experience getting out of his element and…
Read MoreThe Power of Collaboration
AMIGOS Managing Director of Marketing and Communications and alumna April Hearne shares about her experience with AMIGOS in Mexico in 2008. She discusses the sustainability…
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