The Best Volunteer Abroad Programs For Students Unsure of Their Future Career Path
As a young person, it can often feel overwhelming to figure out exactly what career path to pursue. You might have many interests, but are unsure how to narrow them…
Mary Bourke
Are We Teaching Future Clinicians to Listen? The State of Cultural Competency Training in Medical Education — And Why It Still Isn’t Enough
Over the past two decades, cultural competency has moved from an optional add-on to an explicit requirement in medical education. Accrediting bodies across the United States and Canada now mandate…
Volunteering Overseas: How Parents Can Help Students Prepare
For parents supporting students interested in volunteering overseas, preparation plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and responsible experience. MEDLIFE’s Service Learning Trips are designed to prioritize safety, learning,…
Volunteering Overseas: A Step-by-Step Guide Before Your Service Learning Trip
Preparing for volunteering overseas requires more than just booking a flight. A Service Learning Trip with MEDLIFE requires thoughtful planning, cultural awareness, and an understanding of how community partnerships guide…
Volunteering Overseas: What to Know Before Joining a Service Learning Trip
If you’re considering volunteering overseas, preparation is one of the most important steps you can take before joining a MEDLIFE Service Learning Trip. Traveling to another country to learn and…
Short-Term Mission Opportunities for Young Adults: Make a Difference in Just One to Two Weeks
There are a lot of young adults today looking to make a difference in the world. However, a young person’s schedule can easily fill up and it can be hard…
Short-Term Mission Opportunities for College Students: Making a Global Impact in Just One to Two Weeks
There are a lot of college students today looking to make a difference in the world. However, a student’s schedule can easily fill up and it can be hard to…
Short-Term Mission Opportunities for High School Students: Making an Impact While Learning
There are a lot of high school students today looking to make a difference in the world. However, a young student’s schedule can easily fill up and it can be…
Eye Surgery & Tumor Treatment: A Success Story of Patient Follow-Up Management
A patient in one of our partner communities recently underwent successful eye surgery to treat a malignant tumor in her right eye. The journey, though challenging, reinforces the importance of…
How to Prepare Your Teen for a Smooth Airport Experience on Their First Volunteer Trip
Sending your teen on their first volunteer trip abroad can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to prepare…
How to Go Through an Airport Smoothly as a Group of Volunteer Travelers
As an educator, organizing a group of volunteers for international travel can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the key aspects of a successful journey abroad is ensuring that…
How to Go Through an Airport Smoothly as a First-Time Volunteer Traveler
Traveling for the first time as a volunteer can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it involves international travel. One of the biggest challenges for first-time volunteer travelers is…