Summer, It has been a year ago today since you took your life-- June 24, 2018. A year ago today I sat in my room crying, confused and asking God why. I remember exactly when we met. We were at our first pre-meeting for our Missouri State spring break service trip and you would NOT shut up. I honestly thought you were one of the leaders of the trip because of your … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to a Friend I Lost to Suicide
Greater Chicago Food Depository My favorite part of the trip was volunteering at Greater Chicago Food Depository. I was surprised to see a lot of volunteers, especially those that are coming there every week at least once and they keep doing it for several years. It was a great experience working with music and see happy people bagging onions or oranges while dancing and … [Read more...] about Chicago: Food Depository
By: Sophia Zhao My name is Sophia Zhao and I am from China. I am studying towards my master degree in MSU for one year. I have to say joining 2019 Spring Immersion Trip is the most meaningful thing I have done since I came here so far. I meet so many amazing people in New Orleans, they are trying to protect and improve their homeland in many ways. Ms. Jeanette is trying to … [Read more...] about Serving in New Orleans
By: Abby Connors With one more day left of our Bear Break trip in New Orleans, I am amazed by how much I’ve learned and the different perspectives I’ve gained in just four short days. About four years ago, I spent about a day and a half in New Orleans on my way to another destination. Thinking back, I realize how naive I was, and how much I misunderstood this city when I was … [Read more...] about Days Go By
By: Thad DeGuzman I came to New Orleans knowing nothing about the culture and tradition except for what I see through social media and television. During our stay, we met so many people who are trying to make a difference by helping to rebuild the community, provide services and educate people. These who all victim of a devasting event are all working together to pick up … [Read more...] about Coco