Amaris Frink ’25

The Bonner program has been a transformative experience, shaping who I am and aspire to become. My trip to Westmoreland, Jamaica, to serve at Salem Primary School was a highlight.

Over four days, I joined a team of 17 fellow scholars to paint classrooms and help build homes for families in the community. I connected deeply with the students at Salem Primary. Their stories of everyday life and their awe at our presence from America touched my heart. As I said goodbye on the last day of providing service at Salem, I received heartfelt notes from some of the students. Those notes, filled with thanks and appreciation, reaffirmed the profound impact of community service and the unique value of the Bonner program.

Pictured: This is a picture I took with my little Salem Primary friends, whom I miss dearly and will forever cherish. Their bright smiles and infectious laughter continue to inspire me to make a positive difference in the world.