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Student Testimonials

"I learned that social justice is an issue bigger than myself. This trip has taught me how to better my leadership skills and how to empower my peers to work towards positive change."  -Krystal Mapolo-Eichie

"As a whole this trip was amazing! I was really nervous at first but this trip changed my life. I learned so much about myself that will help make me a better person in the future! I loved hearing and connecting with everyone on the trip! I will be taking more trips in the future!”  -Brianna Jacobs

"This trip has been essential in building my character as well as opening doors to endless relationships! It helps you understand why change is necessary and helps you polish your leadership skills! I learned a lot and this has helped me grow as a leader!”  -Will Wells

"Inspirational, intriguing, thoughtful, an amazing experience. Needed in life, in everyone’s life. So full from this experience.”  -Kyana Stewart

"This trip was a very impactful experience that greatly helped me to grow as a person. I learned so much about myself, others, and our shared history. I can take these experiences with me into the future as I work to teach and to better the lives of others.”  -Elizabeth Doye

"I can stand up and be the change because it all starts with one.”  -Taylor McDonald

"LOSC taught me about the interconnectivity of civil rights movements. I also learned how people inspired social change in the past, so I know how to promote social progress in both the present and the future” – Michael Rosales

"I learned the importance and beauty of diversity and social change.”  -Matt Miller

"This trip became the spark that ignited my passion to make a change in my community and life.”  -Miles Spann

"Within five days, we experienced so much as a group that has helped me to better understand myself as an individual. The most memorable experience was our service trip, because at that moment we were all working together for one common goal of helping others, and all differences were put aside and became irrelevant" -Kelly Schneider