More people than ever in recent years are starting to look beyond their own borders to understand the forces shaping our world. Living abroad, learning new languages, making connections and…
The desire to support marginalized communities across the globe is a noble pursuit, but well-intentioned volunteer work often has an issue with missing the mark. Volunteer abroad programs have faced…
Returning home from a culturally immersive service trip abroad can sometimes be more challenging than preparing to leave. For weeks, you have been waking up early, working alongside local communities…
Walking into a university lecture hall filled with hundreds of high-achieving peers can instantly trigger a wave of self-doubt. For pre-med undergraduates, the intense competition for grades, research/intern positions, and…
Scaling a college club from a small group into a thriving, campus-wide movement is one of the biggest challenges a student leader can face. It takes a lot more than…
Poverty in Costa Rica remains a prevalent and harsh reality for many individuals and families, even in a country known worldwide for its natural beauty and “Pura Vida” lifestyle amongst…
When preparing for a career in medicine, students spend years memorizing genetic sequences, cellular biology, and complex chemical pathways. Science is a massive piece of the puzzle, but a growing…
When people first learn about MEDLIFE, the word that often comes to mind is “volunteering.” But treating our trips as just a volunteer opportunity overgeneralizes the core of our mission.…
Building an active campus community requires a lot of moving parts, and mastering social media engagement is one of the top priorities. Just ask Morgan Schweitzer and the University of…
If you’re considering working or volunteering in healthcare, education, or poverty reduction abroad, choosing the right organization is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A nonprofit’s effectiveness tells…
When one pictures improving community health services in low-income neighborhoods, rarely do concrete steps first come to mind. But in the hillside communities on the outskirts of Lima, Peru, a…
During your time volunteering abroad in healthcare or community development, it’s important to understand the nuances of interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds. One of the key concepts volunteers…
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