Mission/Immersion

End of the Year Interview with Mr. Matt DuRoss

I knew and talked to DuRoss throughout my freshman year, but I first "really" met him my summer before Sophomore year. My mom made me to sign up for the Guatemala Social Immersion Trip. I honestly did not want...

Community Profile: Guadalajara Exchange Students Spend Time in Dallas

On March 20, 2023, a group of exchange students from the Instituto de Ciencias in Guadalajara, Mexico. Upon arrival, the visiting students were warmly greeted by their Jesuit host brothers. The Guadalajara group stayed in Dallas from March 20...

Spanish Honor Society Takes a Trip to Guadalajara, Mexico

My name is Max Sabogal and I recently embarked on a trip to Guadalajara, Mexico. This amazing trip took place from Friday, February 17 to Saturday, February 25. The Spanish Honor Society (SHS) was fully immersed in this unique...

Waco Immersion Trip Offers Students New Perspective

It is a great privilege to be able to attend a school such as Jesuit, to have a roof over your head, to have food security and a meal on the table. However, as myself and other students learnt...

Monterrey Trip

On June 29, 2022, a group of Jesuit students embarked on a service immersion trip to Monterrey, Mexico.  Wednesday, June 29 We touchdown in Monterrey, Mexico, around 11:00 am and quickly get out of customs and security. We meet our adult...

2022 Jesuit Summer Service Trip Recap

During the summer, Jesuit Dallas sends groups of students on service, academic, or religious trips domestically and internationally. Some of these trips include the marine biology trip to various environmentally diverse regions, like Hawaii or the Cayman Islands. But...

How are Jesuit Summer Trips Impacted by COVID-19?

Exploring classical Roman architecture, visiting the capital of the country, and walking across the famous Machu Picchu. All these trips are possible through Jesuit Dallas' global outreach program. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the trips for this year have been...

Waco Immersion Trip Simulates Life in Homelessness and Poverty

While most Jesuit students were enjoying the luxuries of electronics, filling food, air conditioning, and even a comforting bed, a group of eighteen sophomores spent their weekend deprived of these opulent resources during the Waco Poverty Immersion Trip. The...

Crossing The Line: My Experience on The El Paso Border Immersion Trip

Borders represent several things to us. A border defines a nation’s geographic territory and sovereignty. It can create a sense of safety, security and belonging to a nation and its citizens. As citizens of the U.S., we all descended...