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Helene Farrell Bee

Helene is passionate about environmental conservation and intercultural learning. She believes that cross-cultural experiences promote worldwide peace and can change lives. She spends her time volunteering, playing basketball, and exploring the outdoors. Her goals for the year are to become fluent in Spanish, experience personal growth, and hone the skills necessary to become a global citizen.Her favorite quote is "Energy rightly applied and directed will accomplish anything." -Nellie Bly

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My Apprenticeship in Ecuador

Helene Farrell Bee

2017-03-30

Hola!  I have been apprenticing at Centro Gerontologico Juan Pablo II for the last 7 months. As part of my responsibilities, I visit the elderly in surrounding communities during the morning. We do crafts, eat a snack, and chat. After we return to the center, I help prepare lunch for the 20-40 elderly people. At...

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Why did I decide to take a bridge year?

Helene Farrell Bee

2016-08-20

Hi everyone! Starting today, I'm taking part in a transformative bridge year with the Global Citizen Year program. Why did I decide to take a bridge year? Growing up, my dad's work as a contractor took our family to many different places and countries. I was born in Indonesia, and have lived in India, and...

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