Alumni can now join current Bears for volunteer opportunities offered around the U.S. as part of this awesome MSU Tradition: Immersion Trips!  What began a few years ago as an idea to get students engaged in the community has grown into a program featuring multiple trips (regional, nationwide, and international), during which students learn about each other and about the … [Read more...] about You’re Invited to Give Back: Serve with MSU Students across the U.S.

In my previous two blogs I have included how I plan to return to Costa Rica. In my next trip I will make sure to include working and volunteering my time at La Bella Tica Farm again. It was a rewarding experience to be able to learn the first processes that go into getting that delicious cup of coffee that many people enjoy. I think that with any product that people enjoy it … [Read more...] about Not Goodbye, Just See You Later

As my peers and I were enjoying a wonderful meal prepped by our host family, Ersi (the wife of Oledemar who are the owners of the coffee farm where we volunteered) walked in to say hello. She was so cheerful to see a full house of volunteers, she sat down and started making conversation with us. There was a language barrier for some people in the house, but I would happily … [Read more...] about La Bella Tica Cafe

After coming back from my amazing trip to Costa Rica, it is difficult for me to find the words to describe the immense beauty that I experienced during this trip. It makes me wish that I sat down and journaled during the moment so I can share details from my experience. Alas, I didn't journal as much as I would have wanted because I was having too much fun. Usually when I would … [Read more...] about Post Costa Rica Trip