BearNation Volume 5 Issue 2 | Page 29

The group was able to learn a lot about the culture , and the people from a tour guide that was with them about ninety percent of the trip , outside of sleeping .
“ Something very special I ’ d like to share about the trip and Italy was how amazing our guide was , he was more of

“... LEARNING TO BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER CULTURES AND WITNESSING A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIFE FIRST HAND , MAKES US BETTER HUMANS .”

a friend than a guide , and a good pal willing to teach us everything about Italy ,” Stankowski said . “ He was even willing to crack a few jokes with us while he did , staying with us for most of the trip . He was something that made the trip even more special , and it was sad saying goodbye to him at the end .”
The group was given a bonding experience , which was the