Farleigh Dickinson University Students Report on their Amizade Navajo Nation Experience

Check out THIS Feedback. And many thanks to Jackie Chua for sharing the team's feedback with us at Amizade! 



Kadi Cisse "Life changing experience" 



Anassa Tulloch My life went beyond the stereotype.


Christina Marie Holowinski "I would do this every spring break. I am so glad I got the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Even though we only spent just a few days with the kids, I know I have made great bonds with the people I met. It was definitely a life changing experience.


Olga Fridman "I gained a lot more than I expected and never imagined that I would have the opportunity to experience such a fascinating and surreal culture."


Angel Rose Santiago " The best thing I ever did with my life, hands down."


Simone Hawkins "Arizona was beyond amazing. I learned to lead with my heart, something i couldnt have learned anywhere else." 


Kevin Celisca "Its an experience you have to have in your college career."
"The people, the culture, and the way of life changed how I see my own life."


Stefania Trelles "College is a time for new experiences. Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is an experience no one should go with out. Although it was only a week, ASB not only allowed us to make a difference in the lives of those on the Navajo Nation but also gave us the chance to reflex on our own lives. Whether we were climbing to the top of a Canyon, playing games with Navajo kids, herding sheep, or bonding around the bonfire, each moment of ASB changed us more than we could have ever imagined. "


Jordan DeGroat "my experience on the spring break trip to tuba city will always have an imprint on my heart and mind. The experience completely changed my perspective on how precious the life given to me is here in New Jersey. It is also comforting and inspirational to see first hand a selfless society in the United States that are proud of who they are, where they live, and the kindness they share with others. I will never forget the friendships and new cultural views I have taken away from the Navajo Nation and would not have to think twice if given a similar opportunity like this in the future."


Ludger Sparks Deryce One word extraordinary…..I had one of the most amazing times in Arizona. It is the ultimate college experience, a life changing experience. It helps with setting new goals in life and refreshing your memory with the old priorities. The Alternative spring break should be an ongoing program at FDU for the years to come; it is an experience that could only benefit the school in the long run and shape student character in the process. Caroline Malia What we learned in a week was more than I will ever learn from books or class lectures. The culture and tradition made me appreciate my own culture and everything I take for granted. The trip left me thinking what else can I do and learn. I would go back in a heartbeat just maybe with more sunscreen! Thank you to everyone who helped us and please continue to support other trips!


Madeleine Morales One of the very many memorable moments that stood out for me while on this Alternative Spring Break in Arizona, was the enthusiasm, flexibility and positive attitude that everyone in our group had every morning. We had somewhat of a basic schedule everyday, but there were a few days that we had to make changes. Tracey, the site director complimented us every day at how well we all adapted to the activities planned each day. When we're in school we have our routines and at times feel uneasy about not sticking to them. Going on trips like these allow students to take a break from hectic schedules to get to know other students and learn about new cultures.