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Alvernia Students Find Joy in Service Abroad
1/11/2025
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Story summary
- Alvernia University community engaged in an Alternative Break in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, supporting the Bernardine Sisters.
- They developed lesson plans and taught English, oral hygiene, and CPR to local children.
- Participants discovered joy in simplicity amidst poverty, highlighting the value of connection and service.
- This experience significantly shifted their views on happiness and gratitude.
