This will be ISV’s first season in Croatia. To give you an appreciation of the ISV experience, the following testimonials are from students who have participated in the ISV program in other countries.

“ISV is a life-changing experience that I will never forget. I met some amazing people, learned so many things and had loads of fun, while making a difference…all at the same time!”
Carmen Fong, University of Alberta

“I will never forget this experience. The memories I created are amazing and I will always have them. The projects let you give back in the best way possible.”
Kathryn Jarman, Brock University

“This was one of the most amazing two weeks of my life. Every day we woke up to breathtaking views and laughed non-stop. I made life long best friends.”
Tricia Lanigan, University of Southern California

“This has been a very rewarding experience. I've met awesome people, done incredible things and learned about myself and the world.”
Valerie Martin, Washington State University

“This was an experience of a lifetime. The things you do and people you meet are amazing. From the project to the adventure tour, I would definitely do it again.”
Nicole Peshnak, University of Guelph

“ISV provided a great opportunity to meet amazing people and give back to the environment while traveling the world.”
Amanda Salvia, Michigan State University

“Volunteering was an amazing experience that changed my life. I learnt so much about conservation and myself.”
Kelli Turczyn, Central Michigan University

“Best experience of my life! A life changing experience filled with conservation efforts, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures to better the world!”
Renee Wierz, Northern Arizona University

“Great experience that allows you to step outside your comfort zone, meet new people and work with passionate individuals for a common purpose: to make a difference.”
Valentina Latorre, York University

“My experience with ISV went beyond all expectations I had in all aspects, the project, the students, the leader were all phenomenal!”
Cara Batenhorst, Vanderbilt

“I think ISV is a wonderful way for students to meet other students while giving back to a country through volunteering. It is also a great way to visit another country and do things you would never dream of.”
Mackenzie Nigl, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

“I loved getting to know the other volunteers. We worked together so well that we were able to complete our project ahead of time. The work was hard but it made me feel so good to have completed it helped the environment as well.”
Katherine Tornabene, University of North Carolina Charlotte

“It was  an amazing dive into another culture's reality. Something you'd remember forever.”
Maya Fiks-Margolin, SUNY at Binghamton

“I had such a blast! Not only have I met great people and made a difference, but I have also had so much fun!”
Travis Campbell, Colorado State University

“It's opened up my eyes to a part of life that I've always ignored.”
Ashley Duncan, University of Georgia

“I will never, never forget this trip. This experience has allowed me to discover what I wish to pursue in life.”
Sarah Gawel, Souther Illinois University

“I had the most amazing month of my life. I cannot express how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to have spent part of my summer with such amazing people and in such an amazing and beautiful country. I truly feel that I have grown as a person and that I have creating friendships and memories that will stay with me forever.”
Amber Windrath, Colorado State University

“The project will touch you in so many ways. You will never forget the interactions and the people you meet.”
Josel Dauz, University of California Riverside

“My volunteer work experience was AMAZING. It was an eye- opening experience that changed my life and left me with 20 new best friends.”
Dylan Collins, Northeastern University Boston

“The tour was an excellent change of pace after the sense of accomplishment I felt from completing the volunteer project, I was given the opportunity to accomplish even more by challenging myself and my fears in activities. The tour provided me with an even broader perspective on the country than I had already gained form being a voluntary. It was always fun, fast- paced, challenging and exciting. Overall, an unforgettable experience.”
Kaelan Sullivan, Boston College

“One of the most incredible experiences of my life. Staff was amazingly helpful, knowledgeable and eager to make our experience the best possible. Thanks ISV, for creating a program such as this that allows us to volunteer and also tour the country in a way I couldn't do on my own. I know my connections made during this time will be life altering, and the work accomplished will be inspiration for future volunteers endeavors.”
Lara Sumera, San Jose State University

“This trip was definitely one of a kind. I learned some thing new every way. I never really felt bored. Each day was a new adventure and a new experience! Thank you ISV!”
Laurissa Gulich, Michigan State University

“Best month of my life this makes me want to do things like this with my life.  This trip made me love a country and culture that I never expected I would. It's awesome.”
David Hall, Baylor University

“Life changing experience and even with a few situations I would easily recommend ISV to any of my friends or anyone interested in general. My experience was unforgettable and all around ISV has excellent programs. I intend on continuing my involvement with the organization.”
Stephanie Mouser, University of Wisconsin Madison

“This was such an amazing Tour. I really learn a lot about myself.  I know now that I can handle much more that I thought.”
Lena Phillips, University of Toronto

“It was a life changing experience and an incredible opportunity.  Beyond the knowledge I have gained I have grown incredibly as a person.  I have gained the confidence to travel on my own and a stronger sense of my own passions.  Thank you, Thank you!”
Amy Rizzotto, George Washington University

“I'll definitely return one day and am grateful to ISV for giving me this opportunity.  The friends that I've made on this trip are amazing and I would have never have met them if it weren't for ISV.  Thank you!”
Charlene Ivanoff, University of Guelph

“I gained a lot of courage and experience throughout this trip.  Nothing would be possible if I wasn't with such inspiring people.  It’s hard traveling by yourself across the world but the welcoming people make it much easier to deal with.  I made some life long friends and so many unforgettable memories.  It’s all worth the value.”
Alyssa Kaplan, Valencia Community College

“When I read other comments by past students that this was the greatest experience of their life, I was quite skeptical.  However, I am now forced to agree with them.  The crazy two weeks that made up the adventure tour were honestly the best days of my life. I accomplished more in that short time than I did in a year.”
Karen Whitaker, University of British Columbia

“This was the most amazing cultural experience ever!  The people I met changed my life and outlook and impacted me forever.”
Sarah Chisam, California State University Fullerton

“Loved every minute by far the best trip that pushed me and showed the most about myself that I've learned/thought my whole life.  Thanks for the life-changing opportunity.”
Adriane Winslow, California State University Chico

“After traveling with ISV, I feel like amore whole and appreciative person.  I am filled with so much happiness when I look back on all the amazing things I have learned and done here.  I have been bettered in so many ways that I can not begin to put them into words.”
Marjory Bejos, North Carolina State Raleigh

“The best decision I have ever made in my life is to join the ISV crew.  I learned so much and did so much than I've done in a lifetime.  Thanks ISV so much for this great experience.”
Gisell Fiat, Florida International University

“Best experience of my life. Thanks!  I could not have asked for a better tour leader. He encouraged us to take risks and enjoy ourselves. I overcame my fear of heights and water because he pushed us to take full advantage of our tour.”
Jean Talerico, San Diego State University

“I had the most amazing two weeks volunteering. The work was rewarding and genuinely appreciated by the staff we were fortunate to meet. It was a remarkable experience.”
Andrea Trist, Michigan State University

“My ISV experience changed my perceptions of myself and the world in which I live dramatically--it cannot be communicated only experiences. Rock on.”
Kellen Dorsch, University of Miami

“I had an amazing time.  For the first time I truly saw the world from a different angle.”
Erin Anderson, California State University Northridge

“A life-altering experience - I gained a greater realization of the power one person can have by exercising greater care and compassion.”
Ryan Smith, University of Colorado Boulder

“To change one small piece of the world in such a positive way is an unbelievably rewarding experience. It instills a desire to continue helping wherever possible, until all the pieces make an unending hole in the blanket of imperfection.”
Philippa Lockwood, University of Nevada Reno

“This trip completely changes your life and opens your eyes.  I feel like we did a lot.  It was incredible!  Overall I loved this experience.”
Courtney Gibbs, San Diego State University