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Summer Internship Reflection: What St. John’s School Taught Me About Joy and Service

In this blog, Summer Intern Kaiden reflects on a day of service at St. John’s Primary School in Bombo, Uganda. From teaching lessons to sharing songs and skits, Kaiden was struck most by the children’s joy, eagerness to learn, and deep spiritual richness—a reminder that while the world may call them poor, they are rich in spirit.

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S2E22: College Conversations Podcast - “What I Learned On Mission Abroad & Why I Want To Go Again! - Part Two” (Transcript)

Join Institute for God professors Jeff Sherrod, Laurie Kagay and headmaster Gregg Garner as they discusses with Institute student; Jacob Oliveira his summer internship mission trip to Uganda, emphasizing intentional planning and transformative impact on one's relationship with God.

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S2E6 College Conversations: Gen Z’s Summer Playbook - Education + Missions (Transcript)

In a recent College Conversations podcast, Gregg Garner, Laurie Kagay, Mitchell Buchanan, and Amelia Harrison discuss the transformative impact of Students Living a Mission and the Summer Internship programs on college students. They highlight the opportunities for cross-cultural experiences, professional development, and increased enthusiasm for education that these programs offer.

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