This experience is worth it to me because it allows me to see parts of the world I haven’t seen before while getting the unique opportunity to engage with the local community. I am most excited to meet locals and work with the kids in Panama, building new relationships with all of them!
McKenna’s past experience with volunteering and community engagement includes being involved with Team Impact, teaching local children to swim through Swimming with the Blue Devils, and assisting coaches in the Special Olympics Swimming Program in Florida.