30 Ways SpringHill Prepared Me for Honduras:

--COUNT; make sure everyone is always with you
--Be outgoing and make new friends
--Wear bugspray
--Be confident
--When feeling under the weather: Ask yourself, “How many bottles of water have I had today?” “What have you eaten today?” “What are you worried and/or thinking about?” Then tell yourself, “Breathe. Take deep breaths.” “Drink water.” “Use your inhaler.” “Put aloe vera on it.” “Put a band aid on it.” “Sleep.”
--Little time on the internet
--Sometimes you just can’t take a shower everyday
--Sometimes you won’t have electricity
--Be gracious
--3 minute showers
--Write down what you’re learning
--I can kill bugs
--Laugh at yourself
--It’s ok to ask for help
--Wear sunscreen
--Be flexible; things change
--Rain doesn’t have to ruin your day
--Can’t go home any time you want
--Tin roofs are really loud
--Be patient, especially with yourself
--Sometimes sweating is inevitable, especially with humidity and temperatures in the 90’s
--Wear a watch; you shouldn’t take your phone out of your pocket on the street
--Your heavy backpack is your security blanket
--Take solo time
--Walk 3-4 miles everyday
--Go big… and then go home
--Be on the lookout for stranger-danger
--Everyone has a story, listen and be willing to share yours
--HYDRATE OR DIE… literally
--Even though it might be difficult or uncomfortable, even though it seems like an eternity before you can go back home, back to your “normal,” enjoy it. Take advantage of every opportunity. Try new things. This too will pass, (and it’s going to pass more quickly than you realize.) Don’t get to the end of the semester and have regrets.