I. The document describes a mission trip the author helped organize in 2008 to Mauritania to support a language school. They brought 16 Costa Ricans who taught English, Spanish, and embroidery classes and helped start a cafeteria business at the school. The author found personal development through experiencing the happiness of others with little and receiving more than expected. Professionally, they learned to understand different perspectives and work as a team in difficult situations. The author enjoys motivating similar projects that provide social aid.