so MUCH every day

I studied abroad twice in college as well as doing Up with People (UWP). What makes UWP stand out is how MUCH is fit into every day. With opportunities to continuously be moving ( a different city and host family each week, 3-5 countries total in the tour in different regions of the world) - my learning and exposure to people and food and cultures was so varied and exciting. I volunteered with over 40 NGOs, and saw firsthand what works for communities and what doesn't. Staying with host families in each city gave me many ideas on what I want my home to be like, and helped me to really experience the place I was, and meet people who were genuinely interested in learning about me and sharing their culture with me. And the friends I met, my fellow cast members, have become my closest network, my lifelong friends to lean on. This program changed my whole outlook on life for the better.