By: Sam Price Walking the streets of Phnom Penn, fresh off grueling travel days, with unknown scents in the air and a cacophony of sounds from cars and bikes swerving past me was uncomfortable. The little restaurant we got to, with menus of mysterious items I never knew I never knew, felt intimidating and bizarre. Had I been alone, I might have felt overwhelmed, but, in a group of 20 people feeling the exact same things, all I could feel was excitement. If I could give advice

Author: Leah Szymanski The other day, I found a blog entry my mother wrote in 2010. It’s titled “In Her World”, and it recounts a brief conversation between us. I had no idea that this exchange would take on a new meaning for me 16 years down the road. In Her World Sunday, October 31, 2010 She has her own world. I’ve suspected it for some time, and today she verbally confirmed. Recently, we've had lots of discussions regarding things her two-year-old sister doesn’t understand

Author: Shannon Moss Each year, Youthlinc participants step into experiences that stretch them in meaningful and lasting ways. From navigating new cultures and languages to living in unfamiliar environments, the international portion of the Service Year is designed to push participants beyond their comfort zones and ultimately, help them grow into lifelong humanitarians. But growth doesn’t happen without challenge. Over the years, we’ve recognized a consistent theme: alongsid