Hi, my name is Ashton Stropes. I am a freshman at Missouri State majoring in Cell and Molecular biology and this trip has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Job Fair My bear breaks group is volunteering in Atlanta at the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency to help the displaced individuals in Atlanta create resumes and apply to jobs. Today, we had the … [Read more...] about ATL Job Fair – Seeing Results
Hello, my name is Aimee, I am a member of the 2018 Atlanta Bear Breaks Immersion trip. Overview of Volunteering Activities Today started out with arriving at the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (http://www.atlantacss.org) and dividing into two groups. ACsS offers employment readiness and job placement opportunities for homeless individuals. One group finalized … [Read more...] about Atlanta Immersion Trip Day 3
Hi, my name is Ashton Stropes. I am a freshman at Missouri State University, and I am majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. I decided to join a Bear Break to have the opportunity to observe and understand another culture while also giving back to the community. Shifting Perspectives Although our group has only had the chance to volunteer at the Atlanta Center for Self … [Read more...] about Day 2 ATL – Intro to ACSS
Hi I’m Trinity and I’m on the immersion trip in Atlanta, Georgia. Transferring to MSU was really hard for me and going on this trip has already pushed me out of my comfort zone. I hope to gain flexibility, and understanding through helping the homeless in Atlanta. FLEXIBILITY When we first arrived at the farm it was NOT what I was expecting at all. The rooms were smaller and … [Read more...] about Growth and Succession
Today was our final day of service. Throughout the week, we had serviced at various locations around Atlanta including, the Central Night Shelter, the Atlanta Center of Self Sufficiency and Bright Futures House. Before today all of services that we had participated included direct service. I found this type of service the most fulfilling part of the whole trip. This is because … [Read more...] about Last Day of Service