Spring Break Volunteer Opportunities With MEDLIFE
Looking for spring break volunteer opportunities that go beyond the usual vacation or travel excursions? Instead of lounging on a beach, studying, or attending parties, you can spend your spring…
Mary Bourke
What Students Can Learn From Community-Based Service Learning Abroad
Participation in service learning abroad is an opportunity to interact directly with underserved communities, learn about global health issues, and gain real-world experience. Unlike traditional classroom learning, service learning abroad…
MEDLIFE Alumna Madison Brooks Reflects On What She Learned From Working With Underserved Communities Abroad
We always love hearing from former MEDLIFErs about how their time abroad has influenced their educational and career path. For many of our Service Learning Trip participants, their first time…
Life Changing Experiences: Framing the Value of MEDLIFE Service Learning Trips
Life changing experiences don’t always come from the big moments we expect, they often arise from the small, seemingly ordinary moments where we step outside our comfort zone and learn…
How to Get Patient Experience in Healthcare With No Background in Medicine
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in medicine, you may be wondering how to get patient experience in healthcare without already having clinical training. Many pre-med students assume they…
How To Get Land Title in Peru & How It Impacts a Community
In Peru, obtaining land title is a vital step for our partner communities towards securing legal recognition, stability, and resources. Understanding the process of acquiring land title and its broader…
The Transition From High School To College: How MEDLIFE Can Enhance Your College Experience
The transition from high school to college can be an exhilarating yet challenging period for many students. It’s a pivotal time where young adults can explore their independence, dive into…
Follow-Up Patients: Welinton Marcelo Receives A Hydrocele Surgery
In June 2025, Welinton, a 15-year-old boy from the Pichan San Gerardo community in Canton Guano, was diagnosed with a hydrocele in his right testicle. This condition, which causes swelling…
Why We Focus on Bathroom Projects in Medically Underserved Communities
In medically underserved communities, access to basic sanitation facilities is often lacking, especially in schools, which can lead to significant health issues and overall hinder the education quality of young…
Why Is It Important to Learn Another Language?
When you’re in the thick of expanding your education through learning another language, it’s easy to get stuck or even frustrated. A lot of people wonder to themselves, “why is…
Peru Greetings and Customs: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
If you’re preparing to visit Peru for the first time ever with MEDLIFE, you might be curious about Peru greetings and local customs. Understanding how to interact respectfully with both…
Unique Ways To Gain Volunteer Hours
Are you seeking more than just the typical classroom or office volunteer work? Whether you need to fulfill school requirements, strengthen your resume, or simply want to make a difference,…