Press:
Summer Break? I’m Working on it: New York Times, May 2009
Mandy Katz features Global Works, including images and a description of the Barnett Family (Costa Rica 2009), in an article about the current economic situation and summer service programs.
In Summer, Hitting the Books, Not Just the Beach: New York Times, February 2008
Roger Mummert describes Global Works’ “get your hands dirty philosophy” and community service projects in Costa Rica, Fiji, and Ecuador. The author also discusses many pre-college summer opportunities for American teenagers.
What You Can Do This Summer!: Seventeen Magazine, February 2007
Do-Good Camps Attract Teens: Boston Globe, August 2005
Marcy C. Lord talks about Global Works’ focus on ecotourism and unique blend of service and adventure. The article mentions the rewards of summer travel and benefits of choosing a summer camp with purpose.
A Summer of Service for Teens: Business Week, March 2005
Susan Garland discusses the various opportunities for teenagers and some of the challenges that are typical on these types of trips. Global Works Executive Director Erik Werner explains how the communities we serve determine and oversee the projects while Global Works contributes funds for materials and participates on the project.
Next Generation: On a Mission, Far From Home: New York Times, June 2003
This article profiles Elena Fitchel, who lived and worked in Bolivia with Global Works. It describes Global Works as, “a mix between Peace Corps and summer camp.”
In a touching and emotional article from October 2008 in the Washington Post, Kerry Malawista visits the Costa Rican community where her daughter lived in the summer of 2004. Click here to read Kerry’s story and see the pictures this mother took of her daughter’s mural at a rural school.
Parent Testimonials:
“This trip was life changing for our daughter. She learned not only about herself, but also about other cultures. The program was well worth its value, with an excellent blend of fun, social endeavors and community service. – parent, 2009
“Best experience – tours, service, hospitaltity, immersion – gave her a new respect for different cultures, effortless Spanish, and self pride” parent from Summit Middle School, 2009
“I am writing first and foremost to thank you and your summer travel staff for the incredible experience you provided for my son. He traveled as part of CRL2 to Costa Rica for four weeks in July. A reluctant participant, he was amazed to find himself thoroughly engaged in what he has described as, a life changing experience. He returned home as a far more mature young man with an entirely different attitude about his place in the world.” – parent from CRL2, 2009
“First of all, we would like to thank you all for providing such a fabulous experience for our son. He was on your Costa Rica trip this summer. While he wasn’t entirely convinced at the beginning of the summer that this trip was going to be so great, he certainly had one of the best experience of his life so far! Not one to jump right into a new situation without lots of hesitation, he clearly felt so comfortable and confident with your group that he was able to open up and truly enjoy the moment. We believe this must have a lot to do with the leaders at Global Works and the positive atmosphere they are able to create… we hope you know how good you are at what you do!” parent, 2009
Student Testimonials:
“I learned that there are so many different ways to live, some very different from my own, but I can connect and understand the lives of every other person in some way” – Puerto Rico, 2009
“I’ve tried so much new food and juices and cultural dances. I finally felt comfortable speaking spanish and asking questions. My Spanish definitely improved!” - Costa Rica, 2009
“My Global Works trip challenged me and allowed me to take risks while having fun and building relationships.” - Costa Rica, 2009
“I really enjoyed the homestays, I think the connections and relationships formed in my homestay was really valuable. I don’t know exactly what it was, but those bonds were extremely powerful” Fiji, 2009
“My favority part of the trip was the homestay because I learned a lot about myself and the world at large – it allowed me to go outside my comfort zones and gain a global perspective.” – Ecuador, 2009
“Australia / New Zealand was the perfect balance of sightseeing, service, and group time. I got a really good sense of both countries.” Australia/New Zealand, 2009
“Beready for an adventure.” – Costa Rica, 2009
Testimonials PDF: coming soon
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