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Days 15-17

by Natalie Coppola

Sunday, July 31 After two very successful weeks in the Dominican Republic, the students traveling with the third group of Northern Without Borders were excited and enthusiastic to arrive in San Juan. We gathered at King Horn Field House at 1 p.m. on Friday and worked diligently to sort, organize and pack 34 suitcases filled with donated vitamins, medicines, clothes and crafts. We then left ONU and headed to the Detroit airport at 1 a.m. where we patiently waited ...

Day 14

by Katie Goodnight

Thursday, July 28th 2011 To say that the past week has been one of the best of my life would be an understatement. I came to this country in hopes that I would be able to help people and make a difference in their lives. Yet what has surprised me the most is the difference they have made to mine. Each day brought about new faces and new experiences, but what seems to remain a constant is the gratitude the people of the Dominican Republic express to us. Upon arriving each morning we are greeted with excited faces and hugs, and this is before we even begin to help people.

Day 13

by Kelly Biedenharn

Wednesday, July 27 The last few days here in the Dominican Republic have been some of the BEST experiences for me. Quite frankly, I was worried about the food, being such a picky eater and all, but surprisingly it is some of the best food I have ever had! The seasoned beef and moro particularly have been my favorites so far. The entire group ate at a local restaurant this evening, and let me tell you, it was once again some of the best food it’s been my pleasure to taste. ...

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About NWB

What began as a routine medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic, is now a campus-wide movement to connect ONU students with international service opportunities. Founded in 2010, the mission of Northern Without Borders is to plan, develop and implement student-led service work in underserved areas around the globe.

Now, thanks to Northern Without Borders, ONU students will bring about change for others as well as for themselves. In 2010, 41 students, faculty and staff members traveled to the Dominican Republic for one week, completing a total of 15 clinics. This year, nearly 100 students, faculty, staff and alumni from various disciplines will complete a total of 36 clinics over the course of three weeks.

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