“AMIGOS has just been an opportunity for me to grow as a person and become the best version of me possible. That’s pretty much why I came here—just to grow … Read More
Jared Francisco
“AMIGOS really changed my life. It provided me the opportunity to grow as a person. I appreciate the work that we’re doing here, and I can’t thank you enough for … Read More
Julian Baer
“To me, AMIGOS is an opportunity for growth and for a lot of learning. It’s definitely a cross-cultural immersion more than just work here and you really spend a lot … Read More
Emma Shaw
It’s an experience that changed my life for the better…I just loved it! I love the people; I love the food. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Neha Gupta
As America’s top college consultant, I know that the college admissions essays that truly pop off the paper are ones that show emotional resilience, independence, and a departure from your … Read More
Bob, Parent
I wanted you to know that I am an extremely proud father tonight. Whitney who was an Amigo in Michoacan last summer was voted by the senior class of her … Read More
Eli Samson
The main thing that I learned from my AMIGOS experience is that people can be so different from you—they can speak a different language, they can be from a different … Read More
Jean, Parent
His host family called him the day after he got home. At first I couldn’t imagine why they would do that. Then it occurred to me that they were also … Read More
Mateo Gomez
Of all the experiences I had during my gap year in Nicaragua, living with a host family was the most valuable. Learning to adapt and live with other people is … Read More
Rosa Vargas
AMIGOS has been an integral part of my personal growth. In my college application essays I wrote about the challenges I overcame when planning community service projects and tackling cultural … Read More