Exploring Horizons: Unleashing Personal Growth through Educational Travel and Community Engagement Written by: Katie Pierce People desire to travel for a multitude of reasons. Some want to explore...
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Travel Solo with GIVE
Solo Travel with GIVE Why wait for a friend when you can start your adventure solo and meet your new favorite travel crew? Solo travelers from across the globe join GIVE trips seeking adventure, new...
Holiday
Experience the magic of travel over the holidays Travel allows you to experience the magic of different cultures, unique traditions, deep connections, and beautiful landscapes. There’s something...
An Open Letter to My Past Self
An open letter to my past self Written by: Samantha Abajian Dear past self, I’m so proud of you! Your first year of college has been rough; I hear you. I know you’re sitting in that tiny dorm room,...
The time is now: why you shouldn’t wait to book your GIVE trip!
The time is now. Why you shouldn’t wait to book your GIVE trip! Written by: Samantha Abajian, Past Tanzania Volunteer Heavy-eyed and out of brain power, 18-year-old me lugs my body to the UCSB...
The Most Popular 2023 New Year’s Resolutions
The Most Popular 2023 New Year’s Resolutions …and how a GIVE trip achieves them all! Starting the new year, you reflect on what you want to accomplish. Maybe you didn’t check off...
5 reasons why a GIVE trip is the best present
5 reasons why a GIVE trip is the best present ever Written by: Samantha Abajian It’s late at night and you’re carefully curating your holiday wishlist. The reflection of the screen glows on your...
Why GIVE Stands Out
Why GIVE Stands Out Written by: Hallie Pratt & Daniela Martinez 1. Our Volunteer’s come back for more More than 30% of volunteers return for multiple trips! Check out our outstanding...
The Chronicles of Happy Stories: The Chief
The Chronicles of Happy: The Chief Written by: Maeve Reiss My travels began. I sat in seat 43B, taking the window seat, with my two bags, a neck pillow, and my journal. From the moment I stepped off...
Student Groups Against Plastic: Being A Global Citizen
Student Groups Against Plastic: Being A Global Citizen GIVE student groups across the world came together last week to rally around a common cause: to start a conversation about plastic. The...