I was able to have hands on interactions with patients and got to explore the city in my free time.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Medical mission trip volunteer
May 2019 • Lima, Lima Province
What I liked
Helping and working with people was a blast! I was able to provide medical care to poverty stricken areas!
What I wish was different
I wish I could speak Spanish!
Advice
Do EVERYTHING you can, what you put in you will get out!!
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Volunteer
June 2019 • Tena, Napo Province
What I liked
It was a great experience to be able to help those in need.
What I wish was different
I had more to give.
Advice
Don't wait, Do this as soon as possible!
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MEDLIFE Service Learning Trip Volunteer
May 2019 • Lima, Lima Province
What I liked
I loved having the chance to gain medical exposure in a different environment and entirely different culture. I had the chance to use my skills to help and understand the medical system of a different country. I traveled to Lima as part of the MEDLIFE organization, where we traveled to different regions of Lima to provide free medical care and support for people who had limited access to it.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to spend a longer period of time on the service learning trip. I only had the chance to spend a week in Lima; however, it was an amazing opportunity gaining medical exposure and expanding my Spanish-language skills. I only wish I had the resources to stay longer and learn more.
Advice
Always remember a moment. Being in a different country for the first time was a life-changing experience. It gave me a new outlook and made me appreciate every interaction I had with someone. I treasured conversations I had with others, even if my Spanish was at the novice level.
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Volunteer
August 2018 • Riobamba, Chimborazo Province
What I liked
I travelled abroad to help various communities with sanitation, development, and medical attention.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Often you just need to put yourself out there to get connections.
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Volunteer
August 2018 • Cusco, Cusco Region
What I liked
I loved learning. It was an experience like no other. I learned about medicine, and education. As well as learning about the culture in Peru. There was enough time to explore and enjoy Peru while still being a learning environment.
What I wish was different
I wish that we had more time. I felt like we didn't have the chance to help enough people while we were there.
Advice
If every given the opportunity, take it. Go. I almost didn't and I know I would have regretted it.
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Volunteer on a medical mobile clinic/ Service Learning Trip
May 2018 • Cusco, Cusco Region
What I liked
I enjoyed knowing that I was directly helping people and bring health care to communities that would not have otherwise had it. As well as learning about the different health disparities and the variation between the different areas.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have gone to more communities.
Advice
Expect a very different culture and bring layers.
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Volunteer
May - June 2018 • Lima, Lima Province
What I liked
Working with local communities and shadowing doctors in Peru. Service and cultural volunteer trip
What I wish was different
I wish it had been longer
Advice
Don’t be afraid to try out different things. Plan in advance
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Medlife Volunteer
August - September 2018 • Cusco, Cusco Region
What I liked
My favorite was educating Quechua children in hand washing and toothbrushing.
What I wish was different
To stay longer to work at the mobile clinics
Advice
If you have the opportunity to go abroad to volunteer or study, do so. It has changed my perspective on life and has helped me decide what I want to do in my future.
