Preparation
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Please use the many valuable resources available to assist your pre-departure, in-country, and post-travel integration experience. In our Pre-Departure Guide you can find helpful checklists of What to Bring, Health and Safety Advice, and Emergency Contact info. As well, gain insight into What This Trip is About, Roles & Responsibilities, Group Dynamics, Expectations, Nicaragua, Fundraising Ideas, and Useful Spanish Phrases.
To read, download, or print, click the Pre-Departure Guide
The following Reflection Tools provide some thoughtful suggestions for both preparing for and following up on your experience. To read, download, or print click:
- 4Cs of Stages of Learning
- 4Gs of Giving & Receiving
- 4Ws of Making Meaning
- 5 PIESS
- 9 Ways to Check In
- Better Off
- Charity Service Justice
- Crashing Through
- Culture Questions
- Fisherman’s Dream
- Fishing Lessons
- Keeping a Journal
- Los Quinchos Song
- Ministers Not Messiahs
- Naming Feelings
- Provoking Participation
- Random Inspirational Quotes
- UCC Creed
- Values Mirror
- Going Home Tips