This post was submitted by Ivy Tech student and ASB participant Virginia I.

In one short week I will be embarking on an international adventure!
It hasn’t really set in completely but I am steadily getting more and more excited. As I was thinking about writing this blog it dawned upon me just how bad I needed this trip. Not only will I be able to get away from the madness I have created here in Bloomington but I can come back with a better attitude toward my situation and more experience doing something I love. I am excited because I get to be one of the few who get to volunteer their time in hopes of making a difference. I can not stress enough how lucky I feel to be able to have this chance once again.

One of the best parts about the last spring break was the amazingly optimistic outlook I gained from the whole experience. The last trip helped me realize that no matter how bad things may get, THEY CAN BE MUCH WORSE! I also gained a sense of gratefulness that was much stronger than before. Last but not least, my eyes were opened to how many bigger things are going on outside of my world and how a small Ivy Tech group can truly have an impact on someone else’s world.