Inside Scoop

Your Journey Begins at Your Flight Gate

Unless you’re a very frequent flyer, almost everybody gets nervous in the airport. Will my luggage get lost? Will my gate get changed at...

Art Transcending Borders

Above all things about Haiti that made me stop and think, the one that struck me the most was my sudden ability to slow down and just be...

Karaoke Night

Eight days of volunteering can be tiring, but we always make sure to work in some fun to help wind down after a long day of work. Through...

The Community Development Interview Process

Though public health has quickly grown to be our largest sector here at YSI, the organization was originally founded upon the goal of...

Nightly Reflections, Part 2

My favorite reflection activity took place on the last night of the expedition. Led by Niamh, UMass Chapter President, the advocates were...

Nightly Reflections, Part 1

One of the most valuable aspects of a journey to Haiti is recognizing that it is challenging, it will surpass your expectations in many...

Advocate Training

YourStory International always welcomes new advocates. As our veteran advocates graduate, we look forward to getting new students...

Being the Best You Can Be

When you consider going on a service trip, the first benefit that comes to mind is the positive impact that you and your group will have...

Music and its role on our journeys

One of the hardest parts of going anywhere new is trying to understand your surroundings and find your way around, especially if there is...