Once Wasn’t Enough: Alumni Stella Viegas Returning for Another Summer with VISIONS

Stella joined the VISIONS Montana Blackfeet program in 2025 and will return this summer for VISIONS Peru!

Five young women smile while sitting together in front of the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, with green mountains and blue sky in the background.

1. What made you decide to come back to VISIONS?

I decided to come back to VISIONS because of the impact it had on me the first time. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the world — not just once, but twice.

2. When did you feel the most connected, challenged, or alive last summer?

Last summer, while helping build a bathroom for a school, I felt a deep connection to the community in Peru. Contributing to something greater than myself is a feeling I’ll value for the rest of my life.

3. What would someone miss out on if they didn’t come to VISIONS?

A VISIONS trip gives you the chance to connect on a deeper level with yourself, the people around you, and nature. Building meaningful relationships and creating lifelong memories with new people is something truly unique to VISIONS.

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