It was the first in a series of study-abroad programs from the "Education Beyond Borders" initiative of TCS Education System. Students bonded with the shelter’s residents, inviting them to participate in the PhotoVoice project. It paired the fortunate and the less fortunate, asking them to tour Berlin while using simple photography to answer a complex question: “Who Are You?”

Experiencing humanity in its darkest hour, many students found that even in darkness there remains a beacon of light. As one student said, “I can’t forget the noise—not from crying, yelling, or other sounds of distress—but from people laughing and talking and children playing.”

Education isn’t always found in a book. Many times it must be sought out through transformative experiences. At Saybrook University our students learn about the world by engaging with it. This creates opportunities to truly learn about the issues affecting the global community, and then act to solve them.

Watch the full video to discover the impact you can have on the world while pursuing an education that goes beyond borders.