It’s a Bitter-Sweet Goodbye

As I sit down to reflect on my experience working with Caras in Puerto Rico through the Global Service Learning program, I’m in awe of how different my current mindset is compared to where I started. When I first joined the program, I had this vague, idealistic idea that we were going to “make a…

Take me back to Puerto Rico!

I don’t even know where to start. No amount of words could ever fully capture how incredible this experience was. The connections, the memories, the inside jokes, the emotions—everything about this trip was unforgettable.  I have to start with the people because they’re what made this trip what it was. Sarah, SJ, Barb, Kyla, Marc,…

Puerto Rico Introduction!

Hello, my name is Amiel Bengert, and I am a third-year student triple majoring in Global Management, Marketing, and Human Resources, while also pursuing a certificate in Leadership and Ethics. Although I am a business major, I currently work part-time at Magee Women’s Hospital. While this role isn’t directly related to my future profession, I…