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“This internship allowed me to see the world and make an impact. I was able to share my ideas, one minute I was teaching a dance lesson and then a few minutes later I was teaching English.”

Nicole K.- Mount Saint Mary College '26

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My PATH experience opened my eyes to the impact of community-led education. Working alongside local leaders and children in Honduras reminded me why I want to be a teacher: to uplift, to connect, and to make sure every student feels seen and supported. On my second trip I got deep water certified”

Thomas-Ithaca College, Bachelors of Arts Class of 2025

Masters in Education, ‘26

“I knew I needed to meet the kids in Crawfish & when I did, I also realized, I will be going back. Life changing!”

Nicole J- Mount Saint Mary College- Nursing major Class of 2025

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“As one of the Ithaca College liaisons for IC PATH2, I love creating content and working on projects that impact kids in Honduras. I am excited to go & meet everyone next Winter.”

Kaitlyn- Ithaca College. ‘26

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“I love to see the smiles on the students’ faces when they learn I am named after the ‘Emily’ they read about in the book.”

Emily- Texas Tech, ‘25

Hilltop Communities in the News
Our internship program is gaining attention across the region. From local newspapers to higher education platforms, our story is being shared and our impact is being recognized.

Featured in The Warwick Advertiser

Covered by The Warwick Dispatch

Shared by Mount Saint Mary College on Instagram

Presented at The Ithaca College 2025 Symposium

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Nicole Kreischer teaches kids in a classroom with a whiteboard, colorful curtains, and a bookshelf, as part of an internship program with Hilltop Communities in Honduras.