Jon Mallek is many things. He’s a dairy farmer, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, a former Americorps Crew Lead, a Green Bay Packer fan, a St. Norbert College alum, an economist with a Masters from American University and an aspiring... READ MORE
It was the last two days of a burly 50-day course, and we were in for one of our biggest challenges yet. Simple as it was, this statement inspired our team to push on through the most miles I’ve ever... READ MORE
Texas is a blend of valor and swagger. — Carl Sandburg In the eponymous movie, Gregory Peck got pretty darn sick of people telling him the same thing: “It’s a Big Country.” But it really is. Texas, it seems, has to... READ MORE
As I write this, University of Florida Scholars are heading out into the BWCA and it is an unbelievably balmy 78 in Ely, Minnesota! UFL’s expedition packing list was interesting: parkas, rain gear, mittens, boots and lots of layers. Be prepared for snow... READ MORE
“Vulnerability is the key to having meaningful human experiences.” – Brene Brown Vulnerability. It’s -33° and I am outside, on the ice, inside a sleeping bag which is inside another sleeping bag. Due to the constraints of sandwiched sleeping bags,... READ MORE
Brian Campeau is a born and raised Californian, Veteran, Police Officer, Filmmaker, Small-Business Owner and as of last February, a dog sledding VOBS alumnus. Last year, Brian found himself searching for as he put it, “a need to disconnect, to... READ MORE
The rock, the rope and you. Rock climbing is pretty elemental, but the experience highlights some of the most complicated components of life. Nine students from Phoenix Military Academy climb an ancient tower of lava. These young men and women... READ MORE
Sometimes we work with teens. Sometimes we work with at-risk teens. But I repeat myself. When we talk of “at-risk” youth we often think of the outside factors that teens are “at-risk” for: friends, drugs, failing school, etc. But I... READ MORE
If your parents ever sent you to summer camp during your youth, you might find yourself anxious to return home to share unforgettable stories around the dinner table. However, you might also reach a point in conversation where you cannot... READ MORE
In recent years, the discussion of how children succeed has focused a great deal on the importance of grit. In their 2012 “Back to School” broadcast, This American Life showcased research showing the relative importance of “non-cognitive skills” compared to... READ MORE
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