Over Spring break I had the opportunity to participate on a mission trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. We traveled through an organization called Book of Hope, which is an outreach ministry to children all over the world. Every day we would visit schools, perform dramas for the students, and hand out a book (Libro de Vida) to every child. One day we went to a site where they were re-building a church that had been destroyed in a hurricane in 1998. For about 3 hours our team helped these people cut wire, mix and haul cement, or whatever they needed us to do in order to help.

            Honduras was an amazing place, with gorgeous mountains and wonderful people. Not only did I enjoy the mission part of the trip, but I also enjoyed getting the chance to speak Spanish and engage in the Spanish culture. Not only did this trip remind me of why I am a Spanish major, but it also made me realize how much traveling and immerging yourself in the Spanish culture can help to learn the language, as well as the way of life. Honduras was definitely an eye-opening experience, and I look forward to returning this summer!

                                                            Sara Matthews