Simunye. We are One.

When you travel abroad, you expect to see the popular sites, take pictures, and make memories. However, the most important thing for a traveler like myself is to make a difference every place you go. Change someone's life. Leave a place better than it was when you entered. Make an impact on the world. My ISV program in Chintsa, South Africa allowed me to do just that, and I learned more than I realized I would. I didn't just touch the lives of those around me, but they touched mine. I had young children not only teach me how to do the "clicks" in the Xhosa language, but they taught me to appreciate the little thing. An older man, Tata Goodman, taught me more than just how to plaster walls; he taught me a good work ethic. In South Africa, I learned the power of sustainable energy, and I witnessed the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. My volunteer experience left me with a passion to help those in need, and I learned that I didn't just help them, but they helped me become a better person. And I owe that knowledge and gratitude to the opportunity ISV gave me.