Climb Experience in Dominican Republic

This experience was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. I was able to create lifelong relationships, make unforgettable memories, and have overall growth mentally and spiritually. Meeting everyone in the Dominican, I didn't know what to expect but there couldn't have been a better mix of people that brought so much to the table. I only wish that I had more time there because it had come to feel like home. Every class, person, and mission site we experienced left a lasting impact on my life. I learned a lot of Spanish which I knew would be a little out of my comfort zone, but then I was asked to lead worship at my church in Spanish which was an incredible experience! To see the growth of me leading worship in English when I went to the DR three years previous, to now leading worship in Spanish was truly special. This experience affirmed me in my calling to missions and has set me up to potentially return for an internship and trips in the future. I will forever cherish the people I met and the memories I made, thanking God for this indescribable experience.

There are so many amazing things I could say about this program!! I loved being able to have this experience to live out of the U.S and out of my comfort zone to see how God would use me and my other classmates! My favorite part about the program was being able to take classes that provide college credits, then go out into the mission field and be able to apply all that we have learned! I also really enjoyed working hard to improve my Spanish and being able to practice all-day everyday with everyone on campus so I could get to know them better! Even after returning home I am still applying those same skills and learning even more with the techniques I was equipped with!