What SAGE Students Say:

"It's been an amazing, exhilarating experience..."
           - Caitlin Watson, Palo Alto, CA

"I went beyond my personal boundaries going into a country so different and socializing with people I have never met. This gave me a greater sense of independence, and also made me a more flexible person. Seeing the diversity, experiencing the culture and discussing issues widened my horizons and changed my perspectives."
           - Sierra Morgan, Bedford, NY

"I was drawn to SAGE because it is focused on learning rather than just travel. It was clear that the goal of the trip was to really grow as an individual, rather than just to see a cool place."
           - Jordan Phillips, Portland, OR

“I had one of the best experiences of my life and I keep marveling at how much I grew in those few weeks. I couldn't have asked for a better group or more inspiring and comforting team leaders… My SAGE friends were absolutely fantastic, and I feel like crying and laughing at the same time when I think about them, because I miss them horribly. The Gandhi to Globalization trip was an absolute success. The people, transportation, travel arrangements, sightseeing, voluntary work, and everything in between was perfect, and I applaud you for creating a fantastic trip. THANK YOU!”
           -Erika Pinto, Los Angeles, CA

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“Going out into the village really changed my perspective on everything... You might think that because the villagers live in poverty, they have horrible lives. But somehow there is this inherent happiness…and people are very content there. That was something amazing to see.”
           -Marcie Duncan, Evanston, IL

“One thing unique about the SAGE program is that they really try and get people together by doing a lot of team building, and it really does strengthen the group bond. You have a lot more fun because of this.”
           -Gabriella Streeter, St. Petersburg, FL

“This trip isn’t about comfort; it’s about understanding and education.”
           -Lindsay Foster, Austin, TX

“It was Amazing!!!! SAGE rocks!”
           -Crystal Martin, Santa Fe, NM

Parents

“Shannon has arrived home with a new twinkle in her eye! Though she has just begun sharing the trip with us, it is clear that the Summer SAGE program has had a very deep impact on Shannon. She has come back to us a changed and uplifted person.”
           -Nicklas Ward, Parent, Sudbury, MA

“Thanks! This unforgettable trip has been wonderful for Erika and for us…we felt as if we were traveling with her. It has truly been one of the highlights and significant point of our lives.”
           -Olga Pinto, Parent, Los Angeles, CA

“We appreciate the attentive care you and your team have given us parents. Helping us to “let go”, have the right attitude, and yet be up-to-date and able to navigate all the detailed aspects that such an adventurous trip entails-- from saying “OK” to the trip, to “goodbye” and “welcome home!”
           -David Johnson, Parent, Phoenix, AZ

Trip Leaders

“We want to give participants lots of time for self reflection and to grow as individuals, to grow as a group, to be able to ask a lot of really important questions… Through SAGE, the kids grow in confidence, and gain the ability to go beyond the surface and think about things in a deeper way.”
           -Marcie Griffith, Trip Leader, Boston, MA

“The kids are really drawn to the uniqueness and depth of the experience that SAGE offers. "
           -Elliott Cisneros, Trip Leader, Fort Collins, CO

“It’s clear that these students have been transformed in ways that they’re not even aware of and probably won’t be aware of for many years. I think this experience will really change things for them, and give them a grounding in reality that other kids their age simply don’t have.”
           -Laura Mullkoff, Trip Leader, Chicago, IL

“The greatest thing about this program is that you get to have a lot of fun and you get to learn an incredible amount. You’ll really be transformed by your experience.”
           -Jacob Pollack, San Francisco, CA

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