-Rachel Cantwell
Yesterday was the last day of the trip. It was a bitter-sweet day, but tons of fun. When we got to the Highlander School, we did a couple of exercises that really helped us to reflect on our experience. This trip has taught me so much. Not only about the Civil Rights Movement during the 60s, but also about the rights people are fighting for now and how we can be a part of a change. I think among civil rights, we have also learned about one another, which is just crazy how 1 week can bring people so close together.
I have gotten so much from this trip. Knowledge, experiences, travels, friends, hopes, aspirations, goals among other things. I’m on the bus headed back to State College, and as much as I love Penn State, I’m sad this trip is ending. Everything was remarkable. Learning from people who were there a part of it, and those who have dedicated their lives knowing everything about it because they didn’t participate but they want the story to be told correctly. This trip has inspired me to make a difference, and never forget that the world is imperfect and there are things we can do to help.
I have so much to say, but the whole experience has not really sunk in. The feelings are so hard to express because I’m still overwhelmed by the entire thing. Which is why this blog isn’t quite cohesive. But, it was incredible to actually meet people who put their lives on the line. But even more incredible than meeting them, was to see how happy and open-minded, and loving they still were after it all. The stories they told us could humble any person. They are the real heroes.
This trip was also a bonding experience. Through musical numbers, late movie nights, long bus rides, infinite laughs, and ending it all with a group hug really brought us together.
I am so thankful to everyone who made this trip happen. It was the most amazing thing in my life thus far. And if I ever manage to change someone’s life, it will be because of what this trip gave me. Thank you to everyone. #PSUFreedomTour
Yesterday was the last day of the trip. It was a bitter-sweet day, but tons of fun. When we got to the Highlander School, we did a couple of exercises that really helped us to reflect on our experience. This trip has taught me so much. Not only about the Civil Rights Movement during the 60s, but also about the rights people are fighting for now and how we can be a part of a change. I think among civil rights, we have also learned about one another, which is just crazy how 1 week can bring people so close together.
I have gotten so much from this trip. Knowledge, experiences, travels, friends, hopes, aspirations, goals among other things. I’m on the bus headed back to State College, and as much as I love Penn State, I’m sad this trip is ending. Everything was remarkable. Learning from people who were there a part of it, and those who have dedicated their lives knowing everything about it because they didn’t participate but they want the story to be told correctly. This trip has inspired me to make a difference, and never forget that the world is imperfect and there are things we can do to help.
I have so much to say, but the whole experience has not really sunk in. The feelings are so hard to express because I’m still overwhelmed by the entire thing. Which is why this blog isn’t quite cohesive. But, it was incredible to actually meet people who put their lives on the line. But even more incredible than meeting them, was to see how happy and open-minded, and loving they still were after it all. The stories they told us could humble any person. They are the real heroes.
This trip was also a bonding experience. Through musical numbers, late movie nights, long bus rides, infinite laughs, and ending it all with a group hug really brought us together.
I am so thankful to everyone who made this trip happen. It was the most amazing thing in my life thus far. And if I ever manage to change someone’s life, it will be because of what this trip gave me. Thank you to everyone. #PSUFreedomTour