"The proverb, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime is exemplified by Fish for Change. The Fish for Change program is not only creating generations of passionate fishermen in Guanaja and throughout the program, but it also has given me and other students, each with our own perspective story, tools and takeaways changing our lives perspectives. We can use these tools and feed off of them to use throughout our lives. Here are some of the tokens that I took away from my experience: on the island everyone was living in the moment taking advantage of each present moment and task at hand. People in Guanaja live day by day and because of this are happier because they don’t worry about the past or the future. We all can adopt this nature. Next, there was an amazing feeling of inclusion and acceptance from our Fish for Change group as well as all the locals which added so much joy in every interaction. In addition it was inspiring to be around people who found passion and satisfaction with the little things. Whether that be spotting a single bonefish, or getting an exhilarating follow from a permit, even without success we could still be stoked about what just happened. Along those same lines it was so cool to see and hear about how the guide's look forward to work because flyfishing is something they love doing. Everyday they are excited and grateful to do their job and share their passion with others. This is another standard our society needs to follow. Lastly, I feel that I grew the most by understanding the extreme importance of gratitude and appreciation. I am so grateful for this entire experience, the friendships, the fly-fishing, newly gained perspectives, and life-long memories that I will cherish forever." Brady, 16. Colorado