Help Fund Max's Educational Trip to Iceland This Spring!

Max Perry Start Date: Nov 23, 2020 - End Date: Jan 21, 2021
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program

My Travel Story

by: Max Perry Start Date: Nov 23, 2020 - End Date: Jan 21, 2021
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
What is the trip?
Most kids spend their spring break taking a lackadaisical vacation to a beach or ski resort. However, as an annoyingly strict utilitarian, I believe that such a vacation would be a misuse of my time, as I could spend it developing my growingly necessary independence and gaining new experiences to better my community. Last year while in my history class, a counselor came in to give a presentation on two trips students could elect to be a part of over 2021's spring break. One of said trips was to Iceland, a country that I have been fascinated with my entire life. I knew that I had to sign up, and do whatever I could to be a part of this amazing opportunity. 
How can this trip help me and my community?
As I mentioned before, I am constantly trying to develop myself and constantly dive at any chance to do so. This year I applied to become a National Society of High School Scholars Ambassador, and out of thousands of applicants, I have been selected along with roughly 800 other high school and collegiate students to represent the NSHSS and serve as a leader in my community.  Part of my job as an ambassador is to work with the non-profit professionals at NSHSS to develop anything from outreach programs to events and seminars for other students. This trip will not only grow my understanding for the world around me, but also provide me with more tools and knowledge that I can apply to helping my peers.