An Etiquette Guide For North Americans Volunteering In Ecuador
When volunteering abroad in Ecuador as a North American, it’s important to be respectful and considerate of the local culture and customs. Here are some tips to help you…
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How To Choose The Best Volunteering Destination: Tena vs Riobamba
When you volunteer abroad with MEDLIFE in Ecuador, you have the option between visiting Tena and Riobamba. If you are unfamiliar with Ecuador as a whole and are having trouble…
How To Choose The Best Volunteering Destination: San Jose vs Tamarindo
When you volunteer abroad with MEDLIFE in Costa Rica, you have the option between visiting San Jose and Tamarindo. If you are unfamiliar with Costa Rica as a whole and…
MEDLIFE Chapter Awards 2023: Winners and Honorable Mentions
This year’s MEDLIFE Chapter Awards were a great success! We announced the winners on our Instagram page on Friday, May 26th, 2023! The Chapter Awards are an incredible tradition here…
Useful Spanish Phrases For Dental Students Volunteering Abroad
An important thing to keep in mind if you are a dental student planning to volunteer abroad in South America is that you will need to brush up on your…
Useful Spanish Phrases For Nursing Students Volunteering Abroad
An important thing to keep in mind if you are a nursing student planning to volunteer abroad in South America is that you will need to brush up on your…
Useful Spanish Phrases For Volunteering Abroad in South America
An important thing to keep in mind if you are planning to volunteer abroad in South America is that you will need to brush up on your Spanish if you…
How To Start A MEDLIFE Chapter
By founding a MEDLIFE Chapter, you and your peers can make a positive global impact and help us grow our movement. MEDLIFE Chapters are dynamic student groups that offer students…
How Volunteering Abroad Can Build Your Resume
As a student, a large majority of what you learn comes from textbooks, lectures, and research. While these are all very important tools in your learning experience, there is something…
An Interview with the Coordinator of Development of Pisac
We had the opportunity to interview Lino Huaman, Coordinator of Development in the Municipality of Pisac, from the Chahuaitiri community in Pisac, Cusco. During our conversation, he told us…
Top 3 reasons you should volunteer abroad with MEDLIFE
Volunteering abroad can provide various benefits for the participants. Besides the great help, one can offer to communities in need. In MEDLIFE we gave the opportunity to our volunteers…
9 ways to support MEDLIFE this Giving Tuesday!
This year our Moving Mountains fundraising efforts are focused on providing high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare services to thousands of women severely impacted by COVID-19 through our Mobile Clinics, Educational…