Two years ago,
I went to Miami for spring break with my best friend. We enjoyed an extravagant
week with sun, sea, and cocktails.
This year, I
decided to try something different. I started the master's degree in Humane
Studies at Madonna last fall and, more than ever, I have been involved in
volunteering. I planned on working in the pet care industry, and saw myself as
a player in the corporate game.
However, going
to Washington D.C / Baltimore with Madonna for Alternative Spring Break, with
the organization Break A Difference, was eye-opening. Not only did we get to
visit these areas, we truly made an impact on the community. I delivered food
to the ill, homeless and poor, learned about helpful tools such as “211,” and
was able to visit a wonderful high school (Ben Franklin), which has its own
daycare center for students with young children.
Our spring break
was an invigorating experience, one that I am very proud of, and it definitely
made me consider a career in the non-profit sector.
It sounds like this trip was a natural extension of the rest of your life, Camille. I'm glad to hear it was such a powerful experience. Thanks for sharing this.
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