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SERVICE TRIPS > TESTIMONIALS Participant Quotes “It taught me you really can’t judge people when you know nothing of what they face everyday.”- Phoenix, AZ Winter Break ’06 Participant “I wish everyone would take on a service trip at some point in their life; there is no other experience that will force you to grow in such a deep way.” – Mobile, AL Winter Break ’06 Participant “In New Orleans, I learned what it was to be a great neighbor…it made me realize that I too can do more for my community.” – New Orleans, LA Winter Break ’07 Participant “Overall I had a good experience and I took more than just a trip, I took a life lesson!”- New Orleans, LA Tour Week ’07 Participant “Something that has struck me frequently throughout our time in Seattle is how much those we came to serve have shared with us…I have come to realize that the giving and sharing goes both ways…” –Seattle, WA Winter Break ’07 Participant “There is no hierarch in the human race. We didn’t go to “help” people- as in bring them up to “our” level; we went to work with people- the homeless, disabled, volunteers, etc.” San Antonio, TX Winter Break ’07 Participant "What I learned from the service trip was not just about helping others, but what other people teach us that is important."- Denver, CO Winter Break ’07 Participant “I have gained a greater appreciation for service and I have learned that service can be extremely fun.”- Biloxi, MS ’07 Tour Week ’07 participant. “This experience gave me a new view of Wartburg and my fellow students. It encouraged me to participate more not only in service trips, but in other activities as well.” – Biloxi, MS Tour Week ‘07 Participant Trip
Leader Quotes “Each of the service trips I have participated on have been different…Overall, the most powerful service trips stay with you. They motivate you to become a leader, to get involved in your community and to even debate important issues with friends.”- New Orleans, LA Winter Break ’06Trip Leader “Wartburg service trips become the foundation of learning on social issues for many students. They become the pinnacle of one's overall Wartburg experience…tough topics described in a classroom setting are given a face for the first time, and personalizing anything increases a desire for justice and considering options for sustainable change.” Savannah, GA Winter Break ’06 Trip Leader “Each trip that I have led has gone with out a problem which has taught me to have more faith in people when they are united for a common purpose. Even though we are all different and diverse, we are able to unite to achieve a common goal.” - New Orleans, LA Winter Break ’07 Trip Leader “I feel fortunate having these past two leadership experiences as a sophomore. Because of these rewarding experiences I am planning on leading a trip as soon as the opportunity arises. I feel that these trips have made me grown as a leader and I feel like I can start to take on more challenging trips. I will definitely participate and lead more trips during my next two years.” – New Orleans, LA Tour Week ’07 Trip Leader “In high school I had done many different service activities and trips, but nothing prepared me for the amazing time I had during Tour Week…Service not only changes who you are and your outlook on life, but it also leaves you a different person – one that is ready to step up to the challenge and help out in any time of need.” – Biloxi, MS Tour Week ’07 Trip Leader Advisor Quotes “The service trip experiences at Wartburg College are a tremendous opportunity to really live our definition of leadership, taking responsibility for our communities and making them better through public action.” Dr. Fred Waldstein, Biloxi, MS Tour Week ‘07. "Wartburg service trips enable students and staff to grow as individuals, while aiding great causes." CJ Yerington, Rosebud, SD Winter Break ’07 “Our trip certainly provided ideal conditions for growing through experience.” –Jake Abbott, Service Hunters Tour Week ’07 “One of the best experiences that I've ever had here at Wartburg.” –Dr. Denis Drolet, New Mexico Winter Break ’99 |
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