A Teen Who Changed the Lives of 5,000 Children
Matthew Farrow did what most people his age, (or even people twice his age!) have yet to accomplish. He made a significant impact around the world at just 16 years old.
It's so cliche to say that this ‘changed my life’ but I feel like it enriched my life in ways I'm still discovering. The most prominent thought in my mind as I was preparing to leave [Costa Rica] and in the days after I returned home was ‘I need to do this again.
— Anne, Volunteer
I feel so connected to India and am definitely going back now, I especially love the fact that I didn't feel like a tourist until I traveled at the end of my stay and was not with CCS.
— Alexandra, Volunteer
WAYS TO RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT
Do you want credit for serving abroad? Here are some ways that can happen! You can register for an independent study or a service learning course, complete a CCS internship, or fulfill any community service graduation requirements. Some academic and licensure programs require a supervisor, which we can provide. Contact your academic advisor, education abroad office, or career services office to review your options. If you need guidance with this process, you can email our CCS Campus Engagement guru, Carlton Rounds, to help figure out your options! Email: carlton@crossculturalsolutions.org.
I feel I have learned more in my 2 months in Guatemala than I have in my 15 years of full time education and I have certainly grown up a lot and become much more independent. I think I have developed emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
— Tansy, Volunteer
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I feel I have learned more in my 2 months in Guatemala than I have in my 15 years of full time education and I have certainly grown up a lot and become much more independent. I think I have developed emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
— Tansy, Volunteer