The Best Budget Travel Tips For Students
Traveling abroad as a student is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Traveling is a way to expand your mind by experiencing different cultures, languages, and ways…
MEDLIFE Stories
The Cheapest Countries to Visit While Building Your Volunteer Hours
Doing service work abroad in order to gain volunteer hours shouldn’t mean draining your savings. It’s smart to explore some of the cheapest countries to visit that will allow you…
How To Learn Spanish Fast Through Cultural Immersion In Latin America
Traditional classroom settings and language apps are great for learning basic vocabulary and gaining the foundations of a language, but when it comes to achieving true fluency, nothing compares to…
Save Up to $630 When You Book MEDLIFE’s 2 Brand-New South America Student Travel Packages!
Are you looking to turn your next break into a life-changing journey of service and travel? We are happy to announce we are now offering two new multi-week student travel…
Where to Meet New Friends Who Care About Global Health and Service
Starting a new semester or searching for your crowd on campus can feel overwhelming and like a never-ending quest. Many students find themselves wondering where to meet new friends who…
The Ultimate List of Packing Items For Volunteering in Peru
Going abroad as an international volunteer is a life-changing experience full of adventure, culture, service, and lifelong memories. When you’re preparing to volunteer in Peru, having all the essentials on…
From Clean Water to Safe Housing: Why Environmental Conservation is Key to Fighting Poverty
In the world of global development and creating community wellness, medical care and emergency aid often take center stage. This is completely valid. However, long-term health and financial stability are…
Screening Before Referral: How MEDLIFE Strengthens Peru’s Healthcare System
Healthcare in Peru does not lack doctors who fundamentally care, hospitals working everyday to serve patients, or people who need comprehensive healthcare. Rather, what Peru increasingly lacks is capacity at…
How Structural Insulated Panels Transformed Marilu’s Home in Lima, Peru
In the informal human settlements surrounding Lima, Peru, thousands of families face continuous challenges caused by deteriorating shelters and harsh weather conditions. To address this urgent need for sustainable housing,…
The Safest Places In South America For Student Volunteer Trips
Traveling abroad for community service is a big milestone for a lot of young leaders and future professionals. It’s an opportunity to build cross-cultural understanding and gain real-world perspective on…
How Do You Volunteer at a Hospital in Peru as a Student?
Are you aspiring to enter medicine, nursing, or public health? One of the best things you can do for your career is gaining hands-on clinical exposure in an international setting.…
MEDLIFE Offers Short-Term Gap Year Volunteer Programs!
Taking time between high school, college, or graduate studies is an incredible opportunity to recharge and gain a tangible, real-world perspective. That being said, many students and young professionals are…