How did I get involved with IMPACT?
I heard about IMPACT through my involvement in Freshman Programs with the Student Government Association here at UGA. One day a representative from IMPACT came to advertise the trips and the programs offered and I was drawn in because of how the service sites are positively impacting communities, and how the different trips focus on important topics that affect the people around us every single day. I was not completely sure about my decision to go on an IMPACT trip at first; however, I am so incredibly grateful that I took ahold of that opportunity, and it left me wanting to dive deeper into IMPACT to have more and more opportunities to serve others. Why am I interested in my trip focus? Shelter and resource access are pivotal when it comes to simply surviving. If a person does not have a place to lay his or her head at night, or rarely knows when he or she will get another meal, then that person is unable to live a happy life. It breaks my heart to know that there are people within the United States, within Georgia, that do not have access to these basic human necessities. This issue brings in many social issues as well pertaining to who these people are that do not have these resources, and it sets into a vicious cycle. I am looking forwards to knowing and understanding more about this broad topic and how people are influenced by it every single day through research and service. Fun fact? My favorite food is cinnamon rolls and I can easily eat a whole pack of them:) |
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How did I get involved with Impact? I first heard about Impact in High School when my older sister and her friend came back from an Impact trip! Ever since then, I have been captivated by this organization. I have been on two Impact trips, Affordable Housing and Native America Cultural Awareness & Advocacy, that have been some of my most formative experiences in college so far. I met amazing community partners and UGA students who altered my perspective on various issues, helped me grow as a person, and encouraged me to grow towards becoming an active citizen to fight for social justice. Why am I interested in my trip focus? The home is such a central component to a person’s well being. Lack of access a shelter and other dire resources affect the physical and mental health of persons, families, and children. There are so many interdisciplinary causes at the root of this issue and just as many long-term, cyclical consequences. The more I learn, the more passionate I become about finding feasible solutions to provide accessible shelter and resources, an issue that currently plagues this country. Fun fact? Most nights I fall asleep scrolling through Yelp & TripAdvisor looking at food & travel pics. |
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