It showed her how different it feels to travel in your 20s alongside students versus exploring with kids in tow. Delving deep, I was fully immersed in my classes, reading every book on the recommended list and watching every film. Studying abroad in IndiaDuring my last year in school, as part of my study-abroad program, I volunteered at a children's home about 90 minutes south of Delhi. AdvertisementAfter a day of serving others, I'd return to the YMCA, my home in New Delhi at the time. AdvertisementAltschuler (second from left) was reminded of all the kindness in India on her second trip to India.

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Persons: Wendy Altschuler, I hadn't, I'd, I've, Chandni, we'd, Taj Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Altschuler, Wendy Altschuler Sojourning Organizations: YMCA, Lotus Locations: India, Little India, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi, South, Southeast Asia, Red, Jama, Old Delhi, Agra Fort, Pink City, City