Students do good, look good abroad
But some colleges question motives
When Becky McDougal , 17, traveled to Guadeloupe last summer to build homes for impoverished families, most of her inspiration came from the desire to help others, but some of it came in the mail. During her sophomore year, the Sharon High School student had received dozens of ads for exotic summer volunteer programs promising her both a life-changing experience ... (Full article: 977 words)
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