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May 13 2026

By Claire Reichenbach  Just over halfway through our time here in Guatemala, our group had the opportunity to attend a program entitled the Citizen Training School. The Citizen Training School is composed of university-aged students and runs from March to…

May 13 2026

The Goshen women's tennis team set another first in program history on Tuesday evening — their first-ever national tournament win.

May 13 2026

As we reach the halfway point of our SST in London, we are struck by how quickly time moves and how much we manage to pack into each day. After reading Agatha Christie and examining the depiction and treatment of…

May 12 2026

Over the weekend our students began settling into their new homes with their host families in Quito! The students arrived just in time to celebrate Mother's Day: each family celebrated in their own way

May 11 2026

by Mike McHugh We wrapped up our first week of working with MDS in Lahaina on Thursday and made a lot of notable progress on several homes in just four short days! The students learned a lot of new construction…

May 10 2026

Our first weekend in Puerto Rico included a heavy dose of the beauty of this place.  We began the day on Saturday with a drive, then a hike into El Yunque, Puerto Rico’s famous mountainous rainforested national park, which includes…

May 10 2026

By Jessie Price  Over the course of two days, our group visited Lago Atitlán to observe, learn, and interact with the local Mayan communities living around the lake. Here we were immersed in Tz’utujil culture, as the culture in each…

May 10 2026

Our group spent three days at a retreat center in Quito getting to know each other and becoming acquainted with our new city.

May 09 2026

By Brandon Lomas On the last day of our first week in Guatemala we visited the town of Santiago Atitlán, which is on the southwestern shore of Lake Atitlán.  While in Santiago we had the opportunity to stay the night…

May 08 2026

Each day in Puerto Rico brings new opportunities to see and experience newness.  One particularly special element of today’s activities was the chance for the Goshen baseball guys to interview graduating seniors at the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy & High…

May 08 2026

By Ana Alves Machado Last week, we visited the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura or as Guatemalans nicknamed it “El Guacamolón” (The Big Avocado), because of its distinctive green color. It is located in Guatemala City’s historic center. Today it…

May 08 2026

The Global Lit in London group has completed our mini-unit on the markets of London, where we examined space and place in relation to culture and the diaspora. Students read essays and engaged in rich discussions on colonialism, gentrification, capitalism,…

May 07 2026

Experiences like these require an incredible  amount of work for the leaders.  My name is Andrew and I am the faculty leader for the group that just arrived Puerto Rico to experience the culture, history, and natural beauty of the…

May 06 2026

by Mike McHugh Sunday evening our group arrived in Lahaina by caravan–we were grateful for the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) leadership team who picked up all 17 us of and our luggage in three vehicles! For the next two weeks,…

May 06 2026

Goshen Community Chorale is pleased to host a hymn sing on Saturday, May 9, at College Mennonite Church.

May 04 2026

By Dahlia Thut and Josh Chupp On the first full day of the Guatemala May Term SST, our group visited a program called Puerta de Esperanza, which means Door of Hope. Puerta de Esperanza is located just outside of La…

May 04 2026

Graduation weekend at GC was filled with moments of connection, celebration, and achievement. Take a look back at our academic receptions, where we honored the hard work, curiosity and passion that define our Maple Leafs. Photos by Ziwe Nicube, Abby…

May 02 2026

by Mike McHugh We arrived at Camp Pi’iholo at about 10PM on Wednesday night exhausted from our bus ride, multiple plane rides (complete with a short layover where we literally exited our plane and shuffled into the boarding line for…

May 01 2026

Ever wondered what SST leaders do during the month before students arrive? Here are a few glimpses of what life has looked like as we prepare.

May 01 2026

by, Roy Jackson After one bus, two planes, one train, and more than 20 hours of door-to-door travel, the Global Literature in London class has arrived safely—albeit a bit disoriented and jet-lagged. After settling in at St. Athans Hotel in Bloomsbury,…

May 01 2026

On April 25, 2026, nursing graduates in the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs gathered in the Church-Chapel to celebrate their accomplishments during a nurses’ pinning ceremony. Photos by Abby Graber   More photos from the weekend: Commencement Ceremony Academic…

Apr 30 2026

The annual Baccalaureate Celebration is a chance for seniors to come together to share moments of faith through creative performances including song, dance, poetry and even juggling! Thank you to everyone who helped make this years event a success. Photo…

Apr 30 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and honoring the Class of 2026! What a remarkable group of courageous, creative, and compassionate leaders ready to make a difference in the world. It was a day full of smiles,…

Apr 30 2026

By Elizabeth Miller Morning: Good morning from Guatemala! Enjoy this view from the garden of the Semilla campus, which we be our home base for the duration of our course. We have a full day today, including an opening orientation and…