After the Trip! TWB Reflections

TWB Reflections!


“I’ve met so many life long friends and made tons of memories and I’m blessed I had the opportunity to come on this trip.” –Jennifer McHenry (Huntersville, NC)

“This trip was such a jump out of my comfort zone but I feel so extremely blessed to been able to have this experience.” –Toula Lampropoulos (Mooresville, NC)

“This experience has been such a blessing and I cannot put into words how amazing it was!” –Mackenzie Hedger (Mooresville, NC)

“The absolute time of my life and the highlight of my high school experience.” –Kathryn Cupp (Cramerton, NC)

“Honestly one of the most amazing 23 days of my life and I wont ever regret a single day of it.” –Carter Horstmann (Raleigh, NC)

“This has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life, I have got to make so many memories and now have 80 new best friends” –Wyatt Ford (Cherryville, NC)

“Such an amazing experience, there are truly no words to describe this trip.” –Amanda Plaster (Reidsville, NC)

“This trip has been such an incredible experience that I will talk about for the rest of my life” –Fiona Reed (Cornelius, NC)

“TWB was such a life changing experience and something I will remember and cherish forever!” –Katie Cusick (Statesville, NC)

“TWB was the best time of my life spent with new lifelong friends.” –Olivia Marshall (Mooresville, NC)

“TWB is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so you have to soak up every second, because you will meet your best friend and make memories to last a lifetime.” –Piper Smith (Monroe, NC)

“TWB is so amazing and it’s a trip of a lifetime where you make so many friends!” –Carleigh Carter (Laurinburg, NC)

‘TWB has been the best adventure of my life, I had so much fun traveling across America with all of my new best friends.” –Erin Duty (Denver, NC)

“This trip has changed my life, I have 80 new family members!” –Maddy Hedger (Mooresville, NC)

“You don’t get a lot of opportunities to learn about yourself, your country, and 80 amazing people at once, but you do on TWB.” –Gracie Hine (Irmo, SC)

“Words can’t even explain how life changing TWB is.” –Luke Smith (Belmont, NC)

“Sleep. You won’t get much of it, you won’t get good sleep, but it won’t matter because the trip is better than any dream you’d have.” –Justin Turner (Denver, NC)

“TWB is an unforgettable, life changing experience and I am so thankful for everyone who helped me get here!” –Madaline Finger (Sherrills Ford, NC)

“I broke out my shell and made friends!” –Grace Brady (Laurinburg, NC)

“This was such an amazing way to experience the west with an amazing group of people.” –Corbin Allen (Gastonia, NC)

“Honestly didn’t want to do it but I’m glad I did.” –Emmy Letts (Gastonia, NC)

“TWB has been a life changing, eye opening experience. I learned so much about myself, my counselors and my 81 other friends!” –Will Pattinson (Gastonia, NC)

“This has been the best experience of my life and I wouldn’t have changed it for the world, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.” –Haley Coppo (Mooresville, NC)

“This trip is a learning, loving, and living experience, wouldn’t change it for the world.” –Kenna Mullins (Mooresville, NC)

“TWB is a life changing experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world. I learned so many things about myself and this country and made so many wonderful friends.” –Allison Dobyns (Mooresville, NC)

“Very epic.” –Walker Perryman (Beaufort, SC)

“Spike ball built me some pretty dope bands.” –Patrick Inman (Shallotte, NC)

“Anybody that has doubts about going on this trip should put them aside because it is one of the best experiences ever.” –Matt Ferrara (Mooresville, NC)

“I saw God in so many ways on this trip, Through my beautiful country and through so many great new friends.” –Isabella Oxendine (Lumberton, NC)

“Definitely one of the most life changing experiences of my life, not just because of the things I did & saw, but also the amazing friends I made along the way!” –Brooklynn Watkins (Oxford, NC)

“I am so glad I took the leap to go on this trip and make it my own.” –Betsy Bowdish (Raleigh, NC)

“No words.” –Caleb Brannock (Ridgeway, VA)

“When people told me I would make friends for life on this trip, I didn’t believe it. Even now I can’t believe all of the friends and memories I’ve made on this trip.” –Chris Fleming (Wilmington, NC)

“An experience that has changed my life for the better.” –Blaine Lewis (Gastonia, NC)

“TWB introduced me to new environments and people, through that I’ve found the change in me that I wanted.” –Ava Reeder (Laurinburg, NC)

“Growth only happens outside of your comfort zone, so grow.” –Landon Roseberry (Hiddenite, NC)

“Best trip I have ever taken!” –Carter Church (Raleigh, NC)

‘The experiences TWB has offered me is life changing and has given me lifelong memories.” –Harlee Austin (Cherryville, NC)

“TWB allowed me to know and experience love and friendships like never before.” –Nicole Bolten (Gastonia, NC)

“TWB helped me see the goof in every person and created life-lasting friendships.” –Cam Farr (Prosperity, SC)

“I am so thankful that I went on this trip and got to meet so many awesome people along with getting to see the western USA.” –Trevor Preuette (Reidsville, NC)

“It’s a trip you never have the opportunity to take again, where you make over 80 new friends and expand your perception of the country and your comfort zone.” –Mackenzie Bloom (Mooresville, NC)

“A life changing experience that is an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity!” –Autumn Burchell (Eden, NC)

“This trip has been a life changing experience. It’s amazing to be able to see God’s beautiful creations.” –Abbigail Johnson (Madison, NC)

“TWB was the best life changing experience, being able to see our beautiful country and create 80 new friendships that will last a lifetime.” –Rece Guy (Shelby, NC)

“TWB taught me how to go outside my comfort zone by sleeping and showering outside and even better opening up to my new close friends.” –Lauren Hooks (Lumberton, NC)

“TWB has taught me how different people live in the states around me.” –Jessie Oehler (Kings Mountain, NC)

“TWB has really brought me out of my comfort zone & showed me the beauty of America!” –Riley Huffman (Cherryville, NC)

“TWB really is a once in a lifetime experience that helps you get to know your true self.” –Athena Ross (Grover, NC)

“I’m so grateful for TWB and the amazing memories, and lifelong friendships that I’ve made while traveling across the US.” –Mary Catherine Ellington (Reidsville, NC)

“I am very thankful to everyone that made this trip possible! Truly an incredible experience.” –Ethan Thrower (Gastonia, NC)

“This was the best experience of my life, if anyone gets a chance to do this I highly recommend it. God is good! –Joshua Bowen (Whiteville, NC)

"This is God’s Country!” –Ford Golden (Cherryville, NC)

“TWB was the best experience ever. I’m so thankful for this trip and everyone I met.” –Kennedy Meek (Gastonia, NC)

“TWB was the most experiencing trip of a lifetime.” –Kayley Sparrow (Cherryville, NC)

“It’s the greatest thing I’ve done and I’ll never forget it. I can’t think of a better way to spend my summer.” –Adam Datsko (Fort Mill, SC)

“TWB was the best experience of my life, and I’m so glad that I made all of these new friends!” –Keenan Baker (Apex, NC)

“You will never regret it.” –Jo Brennan (Wilmington, NC)

“Is easily going to be an amazing experience to look back on and something I will talk about for years to come.” –Jackson Laney (Louisville, KY)

“Not knowing people sounded really scary but in the end it really helped me be more confident in speaking my mind and being myself in front of people I don’t know.” –Ava Gant (Belmont, NC)

“At first when I heard about TWB I was very against the idea of leaving my friends and family for 23 days; but coming on this trip was the best decision of my life. On TWB I have seen sights across America that I never thought I would be able to see, TWB gave me that opportunity and I am so thankful because of that.” –Miller Plaster(Shelby, NC)


“I was so scared to leave all my friends at home and try to make all new friends on this trip. Now that I’m here I don’t know how I spent my whole life without my TWB family.” –Makayla Finger (Sherrills Ford, NC)

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