When you’re in the process of planning for medical school, every experience you gain is an opportunity to improve your application. Many students choose to take a gap year before…
As we continue to see the increasing role of digital technology in education and the workforce, it’s become clear that digital literacy and professional skills are no longer just nice-to-have,…
Required service hours are something that many schools and educational institutions across the globe implement to encourage students to give back to their communities and participate in volunteer work. For…
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…
In a hillside community outside Lima, volunteers and local leaders gather early to review the day’s plan. There is a buzz of energy as everyone prepares to build a staircase…
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…
On her first morning in Lima, Emily watched as her MEDLIFE group gathered to review the day’s plans. She felt the familiar excitement of being in a new country, but…
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…
Standing at the edge of a bustling Peruvian hillside community, you catch snippets of laughter and conversation drifting up from below. Local children call to each other in rapid-fire Spanish…
Ecuador’s contrast between mountain peaks, lush forests, and bustling towns full of life hides a harsh reality for many families and individuals across the country. The issue of poverty in…
For many aspiring professionals, the Peace Corps is seen as the ultimate way to gain international experience and contribute positively to communities in need. However, not everyone can commit to…
What Happens If You Lose Your Passport In Another Country? For many, the idea of volunteering abroad is both exciting and full of questions about safety and “what ifs,” like:…
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