"I think I have grown in different ways through this program, mainly intellectually and emotionally. When you work together in a group, there are different ideas and different solutions, which really pushes you to go beyond your comfort zone and succeed. When you live in a community, you develop adaptability because everyone is different, their needs are different, their environment is different... It teaches you to live together in harmony despite the differences. I really appreciated that people in the rural community care about other people; if everyone would do the same, our world would be a lot better place to live."

“Management wise, I felt very comfortable at all times despite being out of our comfort zone, being in a foreign country and in a new environment. All the transport, food and everything else was very well taken care of for us, so we were able to manage our comfort levels.”

"I personally found the program life changing. The homestay experience opened up my perspective on so many things, and it is something I will always remember for the rest of my life. None of it would have been possible without the seamless organization and operation of Authentica. Every member of the Authentica team that I interacted with was very friendly and helpful."