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Reviewed by Sophia Matuszewiczstudent(Bowdoin College) on
Incredible and Transformative Experience
It's been two years now since I went to Cambodia with a small group of committed peers and instructors, and I still feel its influence on my life every day. This program, with its absolutely authentic commitment to cultural engagement, deep questions and challenging scope, has fundamentally shaped the way I approach the world and helped me grow in incredible ways, as well as giving me lifelong friends and partners in change. I don't think there is anything like it!
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Reviewed by Grace Cawdrey on .
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