"Before this trip, I had only been out of the U.S one time for a missions trip. That was different because it was only a week-long trip. Having a three-month experience was completely different. I was able to meet so many more people and become a part of the culture and community. Having that kind of involvement cannot be taught, you just have to experience it.... Overall, I wouldn’t trade this experience for the world. I have learned so much about London, my faith, and just people in general."
Rebekah A., Messiah College, England
“Study abroad has taught me so much about myself, about what ministry looks like long-term and overseas, and what it means to interact with the world but still be a light for Christ... I cannot believe the immense privilege I have had in being able to live abroad for a short time and experience a different culture.”
Hannah H., California Baptist University, France
“I have learned that I enjoy finding my identity in the global church movement and that it is not something that will end after my time abroad. I know that my role in the global church will continue throughout my life due to my found calling in serving people not in my hometown or even in my home country.”
Colleen W., University of Central Missouri, Italy
“God blessed me and stretched me with the help of many beautiful people, diverse experiences, and powerful messages.... While serving and growing in Viña del Mar, the church felt like a family. In fact, sometimes I felt like they were serving me more than I was serving them.”
Lydia C., University of North Carolina - Wilmington, Chile
“As someone who wants to pursue missions with the rest of my life, having the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing organization was priceless. I not only learned a ton about a bunch of different ministries [but] was able to actively be a part of them. For me, Costa Rica granted me the ability to turn head knowledge into action, and to truly live out faith in Christ. I got a small taste of surrender and was able to see God working so personally for the ministry and the missions. God is so faithful.”
Elizabeth L., Augustana University, Costa Rica
"As a result of the ministry and academic opportunities a part of Veritas, my dedicated mentor, and immersion in the culture, I can truly say I have been changed in a way that is seen through both my current lifestyle and future goals."
Holly T., Mississippi State University, Peru
“I learned to depend more on God and lean into His teaching and live my life how He wishes me to.... The adventure was priceless, and it has helped me to grow so very much. It will not be forgotten.”
Janelle W., George Fox University, South Korea
“Spending [time] outside of the United States and being a part of missions organizations ... has shown me firsthand that God is working and moving all around the world. Before, I would just hear how [He] is working from my college or from the news or social media. Now I have seen things firsthand ... and have been able to help where I can. I know I played such a small part in these organizations I worked with, yet I am so grateful for it.”
Hayden O., Liberty University, Spain