Help NERDS Go, Give, & Grow
The Go Give Grow initiative provides our NERDS students with the opportunity to travel, participate in a service learning experience, and reflect on their experience. Aside from having the time of their life and gaining memories that last forever, there are a number of important advantages that students achieve from experiencing travel and service learning opportunities.
The Go Give Grow initiative aims to develop students in the following areas:
Compassion:
Exposure to the problems and perks of other lifestyles helps students see their world in a different way. Having a broad awareness of how other people live and what other cultures prioritize allows a student to think differently about their own lives.
Confidence:
Living and working for any amount of time in a culture that’s different from home can help prepare students for college. Overcoming challenges while traveling will help students grow confidence and prepare them for life’s obstacles.
Better academic performance:
Research has shown that travel increases gains in academic content knowledge. Traveling while young, of course while fun, is also an important investment to enhance a student’s academic performance in the future.
New Friends:
Cultural immersion through travel and service programs can also help break down language barriers and open new channels of lifelong communication. Exploring a new place opens doors to establish new friendships and relationships that never would have been acquired without traveling.
