" alt="" />Nora’s Story: Overcoming Barriers to Find Friendship & Community
When I entered high school, I was unmotivated. On the “regular academic track,” I did not know how I would survive, thrive, and graduate from…...
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" alt="" />Juliana’s Story: From Surviving to Thriving in Costa Rica
My name is Juliana Garofalo, and I am a Group Leader from the Institute for Collaborative Education [ICE] in New York City. During the summer…...
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" alt="" />The direct and indirect impacts of 9-11
For me, 9-11 was a day that started like any other September day in D.C. and ended like no other. Serving on the Army Staff,…...
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" alt="" />Q&A: Shay Hampton – 2015 Collegiate Peaks Expedition
Shay Hampton is a U.S. Air Force veteran from Reno, NV. Last year Shay attended the Collegiate Peaks Expedition, sponsored by Rise Broadband, read how…...
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" alt="" />A Journey Without an End
Sometimes you may not realize the level of strength and resilience you possess until you’re tested by a great tragedy. As a parent, the thought…...
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" alt="" />No Barriers’ Top Ten Travel-Themed Songs
Music is intrinsically linked to travel. Whether you’ve got your own personal playlist streaming through your headphones on the long bus ride between Phnom Pehn…...
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" alt="" />It’s The Journey…Not The Destination.
Authentic immersion abroad can be a life-changing experience but it’s only part of the educational journey. This is an exciting time of the year at…...
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" alt="" />How No Barriers Warriors Gave Me The Confidence to Dream Big
I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, as an adventurous tomboy who preferred playing tackle football to hosting a tea party. In high school, I earned…...
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" alt="" />Tips To Avoid Altitude Sickness
TIP #1: Before you leave home, start drinking lots of water. If you choose to go up in altitude, there are ways to help…...
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" alt="" />Why We Need to Educate Kids About Climate Change
By Julie Dubin No Barriers Youth Director I still remember hearing the worry and strife in the elders’ voices as they described the government’s plan…...
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