“LE has the special ability to claim that it is entirely student-run organization…I feel like that gives it more legitimacy than some other programs that seem like they’re run by huge, faceless companies. LE is friendlier, more personable, and more accessible.”
Julie Duncan, Lithuania 2006

“To me, the core values of Learning Enterprises are respect for other cultures, the welcoming of learning, and the concept of pluralism- that instead of acculturation there is the mutual tolerance and respect of different cultures.”
Katrina Shankland, Mexico 2007

“LE is driven by a desire to connect individuals and groups of people under the premise of mutual respect and understanding. These connections are then the foundation for opening the eyes of volunteers and students to envision what can be done to make the world a better place.”
Margaret Lippett, Panama 2005

“In my eyes, LE has three core values that make it a unique and successful organization. One of these values is creativity. As an organization, LE was very creative in its beginning and still is in the fact that it is run by volunteers and mainly students. The teaching style of the volunteers is creative, unconventional, and ultimately more successful.”
Rory Birmingham, Mexico 2006

“I think one of the best aspects of the program is that volunteers only face minimal costs for their experience. This allows a whole different type of person to be able to volunteer; people who may have had great potential, but had been cut out due to financial restraints. I believe this goes right in hand with what I view as LE’s core values. LE is based on learning, understanding, and spirit. Learning is the core of the organization, understanding is what puts it in action, and spirit is what makes it a success.”
Kathy Rizzo, Indonesia 2006