After three years of anticipation and hard work in the Leadership and International Relations Specialty Center, I could hardly wait to design and implement my service-based Capstone Project. My vivid passion for working with children and my interest in a future career in pediatrics inspired me to connect with United Methodist Family Services (UMFS), a social service organization in Virginia that provides an array of programs for high-risk kids. Lauren, my best friend since mi

Coming up with a Capstone idea can be a huge and scary decision. Both Mary Abbott and Tanya went through at least 20 different ideas before coming up with their final project idea, but in the end it is so important for you to find your passion to help find the cause. Knowing what brings you the most joy can be the best place to find your cause. The students' passion was helping people and the joy they get from working with kids. Operation Christmas Child is an organization th

Write for Rights RVA, organized by senior Caitlin Glauser, was an event on changing the world. Each year, Amnesty International chooses cases of human rights violations worldwide and people unite to write on their behalf--to get them the justice they deserve and have not received. A founding event of Amnesty International, this campaign draws in people from all over the world and it works. Over the years, many political prisoners have been freed, justice has been received, an